RP

¹

1. Received Pronunciation.
2. repurchase agreement.
3. retinitis pigmentosa.

Rp.

²

abbreviation for

1. (in Indonesia) rupiah; rupiahs.

R.P.

³

abbreviation for

1. Reformed Presbyterian.
2. Regius Professor.

RP

abbreviation for

1. Received Pronunciation
2. Reformed Presbyterian
3. Regius Professor
4. the Philippines (international car registration)

Word History and Origins

Origin of RP¹

(sense 4) From R(epublic of the) Philippines

Example Sentences

Tanner Scott, 30, RP, MVP: The left-hander bolstered the Padres bullpen after being acquired from the Marlins at the trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

Carlos Estévez, 32, RP, Premier Talent: The closer with the same given name as Charlie Sheen is the top right-handed reliever on the market.

From Los Angeles Times

Nick Martinez, 34, RP, RMG: An accomplished swingman, Martinez made 16 starts and 26 relief appearances for the Padres in 2024, going 10-7 with a 3.10 ERA.

From Los Angeles Times

Blake Treinen, 37, RP, Apex: When healthy, Treinen is as tough to hit as any reliever in baseball, mixing a frisbee-like sweeper with a mid-90s fastball.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s great to have these little intimate moments with RP. He wants us to be out there crushing it and winning.”

From Seattle Times