R&R

A form of rock and roll — A genre of popular music that evolved in the 1950s from a combination of rhythm and blues and country music, characterized by electric guitars, strong rhythms, and youth-oriented lyrics.

Meanings

nounR&R (uncountable)

alternative R-n-R · alternative R and R

  1. abbreviationinitialismslanguncountableInitialism of rock and roll.
  2. abbreviationinitialismuncountableInitialism of rest and recuperation/recreation/relaxation.

    In other news, Taylor [Swift] and Travis Kelce are currently getting in some R&R during the [Kansas City] Chiefs' "Bye Week," which happens to coincide with Taylor's break from the Eras Tour.

    2024 October 10, Mehera Bonner, “The Levi's Shortalls Taylor Swift Can't Stop Wearing Are Still on Sale Post Prime Day”, in Cosmopolitan
verb

alternative R-n-R · alternative R and R

  1. abbreviationinitialismeducationInitialism of revise and resubmit.
  2. abbreviationinitialismslanglifestyleInitialism of read and review: used to request that people read a work (generally fan fiction) and give feedback.

    That was my story so far. I really need a better title so please R&R!

    2000 December 19, ajangel912 [username], “Re: Putting the Pieces Back Together (JC)”, in alt.tv.er.creative (Usenet)
    2 more examples

    What would happen if our favorite potions teacher accidently^([sic]) became a famous muggle movie star? Please R&R.

    2003 July 25, hansaplatz [username], “Re: HP FanFic and praise for book 5”, in alt.fan.harry-potter (Usenet)

    Summary:When offered the opprotunity^([sic]) to have a lost comrade restored to them, Picard must make the decision- even if it mean^([sic]) disregarding Starfleet's Prime Directive. Please R&R!!

    2003 August 1, abraon [username], “STNG - One of the Living [PG] (Q, all) 3/16”, in alt.startrek.creative (Usenet)
Cite this entry
APA

R&R. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/R%26R

MLA

“R&R.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/R%26R. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “R&R,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/R%26R.

Source: R&R on Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.