rebs
word · lemma: reb
Definition
'Rebs' is an informal, sometimes slang term meaning 'rebels', most commonly used to refer to soldiers of the Southern Confederacy during the American Civil War.
Usage & Nuances
'Rebs' is informal and mostly historical, used for Confederate soldiers in U.S. Civil War context. Not commonly used in general speech today; avoid confusing with 'rebound' ('rebs' in basketball stats) or generic 'rebels'. Has regional and historical weight.
Example Sentences
The Rebs fought hard against the Union soldiers.
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Many Rebs wore gray uniforms in the war.
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Some people still study the history of the Rebs.
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Back then, everyone called the Confederate soldiers 'Rebs'.
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My grandfather used to tell stories about the old Rebs from our town.
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You’ll see the word 'Rebs' in a lot of old letters from the war era.
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