rep

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nounreputation

Synonyms for rep

noun reputation

Antonyms for rep

delegate

noun. representative, often governmental

delegates

noun. representative, often governmental

Word Origin & History

1705 as abbreviation of reputation (n.); upon rep "I swear it" was a common 18c. slang asseveration. As a shortening of repetition (n.) it is recorded from 1864, originally school slang; as a shortening of representative (n.), especially "sales representative," it is attested from 1896. As an abbreviation of repertory (company) it is recorded from 1925.

Example Sentences for rep

"I wish my Lady could only hear all this," said Rep ton, in a whisper to Martin.

We ain't the sort o' characters to presoom on our rep'tations—they're bad.

She sat down in a rep chair at his right, and they looked at each other.

The seats were covered with rep, but must have had haircloth on them at one time.

I'm going to get myself a rep bigger'n all theirs put together.

The story of how the "push" got its "rep" is best told by Peg, and in his own words.

Every Arras tapestry is a rep fabric, the number of ribs eight to twenty-four to the inch.

I do like having a rep for being one of the Bunch, but if you ever needed me I'd chuck it and come out for you every time!

Crimson rep curtains, hung on a thick, blackened brass rod, divided it into two unequal parts.

The boys know Bad News' rep too well to try asking him questions.

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characters

delegate

delegates

emissary

fame

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characters

delegate

delegates

emissary

fame

Synonyms for rep

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