REB

Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback

(noun) ‘Johnny’ was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; ‘greyback’ derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

reb (plural rebs)

(US, historical) A Confederate soldier.

Etymology 2

Noun

reb

Shortened form of Rebbe.

An honorific used by traditional Jews, much like sir and mister/Mr.

Anagrams

• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber

Etymology

Noun

REB (uncountable)

(chiefly, in a Russian context) electronic warfare and related techniques, equipment, or troops.

Anagrams

• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber

Proper noun

Reb

Shortened form of Rebecca.

Noun

Reb (plural Rebs)

(US) Abbreviation of Rebel.

Anagrams

• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

22 March 2025

FREELANCER

(noun) a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon