1 C1 informal
To develop freckles on the skin, typically as a result of sun exposure.
"She always freckles up in the summer no matter how much sunscreen she uses."
freckle up
C1 informal intransitive
To develop freckles, especially from sun exposure.
In plain English
When freckles appear on your skin, usually because of the sun.
What does "freckle up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To become covered with freckles (fairly transparent).
Actually means
When freckles appear on your skin, usually because of the sun.
Usage tip
Rare and highly informal; used colloquially, mainly in casual spoken English. More common in British and Australian English than American English.
Words that pair with "freckle up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
skin face summer sun arms
How to conjugate "freckle up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
freckle up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
freckles up
he/she/it
Past simple
freckled up
yesterday
Past participle
freckled up
have + pp
-ing form
freckling up
continuous
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