1 B1 informal
To apply lotion, sunscreen, or moisturiser over the skin of the body.
"Don't forget to lotion up before you head out to the beach."
separable
lotion up
B1 informal separable transitive/intransitive
To apply lotion, moisturiser, or sunscreen to one's body.
In plain English
You put lotion or cream all over your skin.
What does "lotion up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To cover yourself up with lotion.
Actually means
You put lotion or cream all over your skin.
Usage tip
Informal and primarily used in American English. Common in everyday speech when talking about applying sunscreen or moisturiser. Often used reflexively: 'lotion yourself up.'
Words that pair with "lotion up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
skin body sunscreen baby arms legs
How to conjugate "lotion up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
lotion up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lotions up
he/she/it
Past simple
lotioned up
yesterday
Past participle
lotioned up
have + pp
-ing form
lotioning up
continuous
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