1 C1 slang
(Vulgar, offensive) To dress in an extremely provocative or sexually explicit manner.
"She told her sister she had whored herself up for the party and was embarrassed to be seen with her."
separable
whore up
C1 slang separable transitive/intransitive
To dress or present oneself in an overtly provocative or sexually explicit way. Highly offensive and derogatory.
In plain English
To dress in a way that people think is too sexy or inappropriate. This word is very rude.
What does "whore up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To dress like a sex worker.
Actually means
To dress in a way that people think is too sexy or inappropriate. This word is very rude.
Usage tip
Vulgar and highly offensive. Used to criticise someone's appearance in crude terms. ESL learners should avoid this expression. More common in American English. 'Tart up' is a milder British equivalent.
How to conjugate "whore up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
whore up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
whores up
he/she/it
Past simple
whored up
yesterday
Past participle
whored up
have + pp
-ing form
whoring up
continuous
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dress provocatively tart up
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