deck up
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To make something or someone look very nice and special with decorations or fancy clothes.
Literal meaning: To deck (decorate) something in an upward or complete sense.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To decorate a place for a special occasion.
"They decked the house up with marigolds and lanterns for Diwali."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To dress someone in fancy or festive clothing.
"She decked herself up in her best saree for the ceremony."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Less common than 'deck out'. Frequently used in South Asian English (India, Pakistan) to describe decorating for festivals or dressing up for occasions. Informal in all contexts.
Commonly used with
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Forms
Base
deck up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
decks up
he/she/it
Past simple
decked up
yesterday
Past participle
decked up
have + pp
-ing form
decking up
continuous
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