Definition of REF

ref

Meanings

Plural: refs

Noun

  • (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
  • Clipping of referee.
  • Abbreviation of reference.
  • Abbreviation of reference.
  • Abbreviation of refsheet.
  • Abbreviation of refectory.
  • Clipping of refrigerator.

Verb

  • To referee; to act as a referee in a sport or game.

Origin / Etymology

Clippings.

Synonyms

referee

Scrabble Score: 6

ref is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ref is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ref is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

ref is a valid Words With Friends word