Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fire up

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.27 in modern English

Syllables
fire up
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To ignite.

Transitive verb

verb

Of an engine or similar, to start.

Intransitive verb

verb

To launch; to run.

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To excite; to infuse with energy.

Transitive verb

verb

To grow irritated or angry.

Dated; Intransitive verb

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Questions

What does fire up mean?
To ignite.

How to pronounce fire up

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