pink up

C1 neutral inseparable intransitive

In simple words

to turn a little pink

Literal meaning: to become pink

Meanings

1 C1 neutral

rare

to become pink or rosy in the face or skin

"Her cheeks pinked up after the walk in the cold air."

Grammar: inseparable

2 C1 idiomatic neutral

rare

to begin to look healthier because the skin gains more color

"He rested for a week and soon pinked up again."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Uncommon. Often used in descriptions of a face or skin looking healthier or redder.

cheeks face skin

Base

pink up

I/you/we/they

3rd person

pinks up

he/she/it

Past simple

pinked up

yesterday

Past participle

pinked up

have + pp

-ing form

pinking up

continuous

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flush redden grow rosy color up perk up

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