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revdel

(WMF, Internet slang) The action of deleting revisions of a page from public view, a function available to administrators.

ˈɹɛvdəlDocumented since 2010s2010sGen Z181 viewsLast reviewed Sep 6, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(WMF, Internet slang) The action of deleting revisions of a page from public view, a function available to administrators.

RevisionDelete (also known as RevDel or RevDelete) is a feature that allows administrators to remove individual entries in a page history or log from public view.
Origin: Shortened from revision deletion. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Cluster: online_activity
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(WMF, Internet slang) To delete revisions of a page from public view.

User blocked and relevant edits revdelled.
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Revdel means: To delete revisions of a page from public view.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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revdel means: To delete revisions of a page from public view.. Register: very informal, internet slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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