jew up

C1 slang separable transitive

In simple words

an offensive old-fashioned expression that should not be used

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

rare

To decorate or make something more elaborate; a rare offensive and unacceptable expression.

"Modern speakers should avoid this slur entirely and use 'dress up' or 'jazz up' instead."

Grammar: separable

Usage notes

Strongly offensive, rare, and not acceptable in modern English. Included only for recognition and avoidance.

a room an outfit the place

Base

jew up

I/you/we/they

3rd person

jews up

he/she/it

Past simple

jewed up

yesterday

Past participle

jewed up

have + pp

-ing form

jewing up

continuous

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