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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

do up

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 6.07 in modern English

Syllables
do up
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.); to tighten (a nut etc.)

Transitive verb

verb

To redecorate (a room, etc.); to make improvements to (a home or domestic property).

Colloquial; Transitive verb

verb

To execute a task or performance; to execute it well.

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To pack together and envelop; to pack up, tie up, or both.

Transitive verb

verb

To accomplish thoroughly.

Dated; Transitive verb

verb

To starch and iron.

Archaic; Transitive verb

verb

To beat up; to physically assault.

Slang

verb

To style (someone's hair); (especially) to give someone (i.e., oneself or another) an updo.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

does up (present, singular) doing up (participle, present) did up (past) done up (participle, past)

Phrases

done up like a kipper do-over do over

Frequently Paired Words

do-over do over overdo gussy up deck up doll up

Synonyms

fix up spruce up vamp up doll up pretty up glam up

Antonyms

undo

Questions

What does do up mean?
To fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.); to tighten (a nut etc.)

How to pronounce do up

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