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rep.

To represent; to act as a representative for.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɹɛp/UK
  1. To represent; to act as a representative for.

    ambitransitive · informal
  2. To display as a representative example.

    informal
  3. Abbreviation of repeat.

    abbreviation · alt-of
  4. To lift for multiple reps.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Clippings of various words beginning with rep.

noun/ɹɛp/UK
  1. A fabric made of silk or wool, or of silk and wool, and having a transversely corded or ribbed surface.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from reps, misinterpreted as a plural.

noun/ɹɛp/UK
  1. Clipping of reputation.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · informal · uncountable
    Try not to make it easy for the tabloids to ruin your rep.
  2. Clipping of repetition.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable
    I get a better bicep workout if I use less weight and more reps.
  3. Clipping of representative.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · informal · uncountable
    When I requested tickets for Nassau, my rep just put me on hold.
    John Doe is a member of the House of Reps.
  4. Clipping of representation.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · informal · uncountable
  5. Clipping of repertory.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · uncountable
    She did her time in reps before she made the grade in West End theatre.
  6. Clipping of report.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · in-compounds · uncountable
  7. Clipping of replica.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · countable · slang · uncountable
    rep sneakers
Where this word comes from

Clippings of various words beginning with rep.

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