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revvy en · ADJ

Etymology

From rev + -y.

Meanings

1. (informal) Easy to rev up fast.
   • The Yamaha has a much revvier motor that also pumps out more torque than anything else on two wheels—except the Triumph, of course, which effectively is a two-wheel torque factory. 2010 Jan, Cycle World Magazine, volume 49, number 1, page 64:
   • It was more revvy in nature, with a slightly peaky delivery when compared to its bigger sibling; maximum power of 144bhp did not arrive until 6,500rpm. 2013, Robert Foskett, Alfa Romeo 916 GTV and Spider: The Complete Story:

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