Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

red up

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.29 in modern English

Syllables: red up
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To become or make (something) red in color.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

verb

Alternative form of redd up.

verb

To put on or wear redface makeup.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"When they had red up the house, the Auld Licht lassies sat in the gloaming at their doors on three-legged stools, patiently knitting stockings."
"Mom asks if you'll wait a minute, please, sir, while she reds up a little."
"In seminary, they teach us to red up by ourselves."

Usage

Inflected Forms

reds up (present, singular) redding up (participle, present) redded up (participle, past) redded up (past)

Questions

What does red up mean?: To become or make (something) red in color.

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