engine revving
Accelerator without moving
Engine revving is the sound or act of increasing an engine's speed while stationary or in neutral, producing a rising roar as the RPMs climb.
Drivers rev engines to warm them up, signal readiness, or show off: The engine revving at the stoplight was pure intimidation.
The phrase often evokes anticipation or aggression—something about to launch.
- throttlePower flow controller
- full throttleMaximum engine power
- gas pedalVehicle acceleration control
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
vroom · loud pipes · horsepower · exhaust · rumble · gasoline · pedal · race car · turbocharged · purr · growl · RPM · muscle car · idle · gear · pistons · cylinders · combustion
engine activity level
engine revvingidling
Operating without working
coasting · purring · cruising · decelerating · throttling down
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