1 C1 informal
(Archaic/dialectal) To hurry; to move or act more quickly.
"In old texts you might read 'herry up, lad, or we shall miss the coach!'"
inseparable
herry up
C1 informal inseparable transitive/intransitive
An archaic or dialectal variant of 'hurry up'; to move or act more quickly.
In plain English
To go faster; an old-fashioned way of saying 'hurry up'.
What does "herry up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Archaic and no longer used in standard modern English. Appears in older texts and regional dialects. Learners should use 'hurry up' instead. Included here for historical and literary reference.
Words that pair with "herry up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
quickly pace time
How to conjugate "herry up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
herry up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
herries up
he/she/it
Past simple
herried up
yesterday
Past participle
herried up
have + pp
-ing form
herrying up
continuous
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