what does mean the expression "to get a rep"?
(i'm french)
2007-01-18 05:36:03 · 6 answers · asked by fuschiapetitspois 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Rep" is a American "street" slang abbreviation for reputation. It is usually used in the context of gang members who desire to "get a rep" i.e. reputation for being tough; or in the context of "playa" another American "street" slang abbreviation for player i.e. a reputation for playing the field and/or playing games with numerous women's affections for sexual favors.
2007-01-18 05:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by Venus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rep is short for reputation, usually a bad reputation.
Depending on how it's used, it may refer to a sexual reputation; for example; "If you date guys like him, you'll get a rep" (for being a sexually promiscuous person, a slut).
It can also refer to a person's dishonesty, for example, "A company that follows poor business practices will get a rep" (for being unscrupulous or dishonest).
2007-01-18 13:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reputation?
2007-01-18 13:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by INDRAG? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means to acquire a reputation. It can be bad if it's a bad reputation but it can also be a great thing if your reputation is for honesty and compassion.
2007-01-18 13:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by Gretchen C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reputation? You'll get a reputation for being a bad tipper, a cheat...etc?
I can't think of anything else. Hope this helps.
2007-01-18 13:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get a rep means 'avoir une reputation'.
2007-01-18 15:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by poutine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋