Ref Definition & Meaning

ref
noun
  1. (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play

"Ref" in song lyrics

See how ref is used in real songs:

  • "Boy get it right before I go left, baseline pay off the ref"
    Ali — I Got This
  • "The only time you held a tec is when you cursed at the ref"
    Apocalipps — Smelling That
  • "Spit in the crowd and curse at the ref"
    Milk (Audio Two) f/ Ad Rock (Beastie Boys) — Spam

Words that rhyme with ref

Usage tips for "ref"

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