1 C1 idiomatic slang
(Highly specialised slang) To become HIV-positive.
inseparable
poz up
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
Slang, primarily within certain LGBTQ+ online communities, meaning to become HIV-positive.
In plain English
A slang phrase meaning to get HIV.
What does "poz up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Highly specialised slang from certain subcultures online, particularly associated with 'barebacking' communities and related online forums. 'Poz' is community shorthand for HIV-positive. This term may be deeply offensive to many people; learners should be aware of it for comprehension only and avoid using it. Not used in standard or medical English. Extremely rare outside specific contexts.
Words that pair with "poz up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
community slang LGBTQ+ HIV barebacking
How to conjugate "poz up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
poz up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pozes up
he/she/it
Past simple
pozed up
yesterday
Past participle
pozed up
have + pp
-ing form
pozing up
continuous
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become HIV-positive seroconvert test positive
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