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bow up

/ˌboʊ ˈəp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.30 in modern English

Syllables
bow up
IPA
/ˌboʊ ˈəp/
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To become overtaken by impatience, anger or frustration; to reach one's limit; to square up or assert oneself.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌboʊ ˈəp/
  • British English: /ˌbəʊ ˈʌp/

Inflected Forms

bows up (present, singular) bowing up (participle, present) bowed up (participle, past) bowed up (past)

Questions

How do you pronounce bow up?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌboʊ ˈəp/.
What does bow up mean?
To become overtaken by impatience, anger or frustration; to reach one's limit; to square up or assert oneself.

How to pronounce bow up

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