make with

C1 slang inseparable transitive

In simple words

Hurry up and give me something or start doing something.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

rare

(Dated AmE slang) To produce or hand over something, especially as a demand.

"Okay, make with the answers — we've been waiting long enough."

Grammar: inseparable

2 C1 idiomatic slang

rare

(Dated AmE slang) To start doing something, used as a humorous or impatient command.

"Make with the dancing — the party's already started!"

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Associated with 1940s–1950s American slang. Rarely used in modern speech except for humorous or retro effect. Usually appears as an imperative.

food money answers information the goods

Base

make with

I/you/we/they

3rd person

makes with

he/she/it

Past simple

made with

yesterday

Past participle

made with

have + pp

-ing form

making with

continuous

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