1 C1 idiomatic slang
(Slang) To make a woman one's wife or serious long-term partner; to commit to a woman romantically.
"She's the most amazing person he's ever met — he really should wife her up."
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wife up
C1 slang separable transitive
To make a woman one's wife or long-term committed partner; to decide to enter a serious committed relationship with a woman.
In plain English
To choose a woman as your wife or serious girlfriend and commit to her.
What does "wife up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To turn someone into your wife — to 'wife' used as a verb.
Actually means
To choose a woman as your wife or serious girlfriend and commit to her.
Usage tip
Modern informal slang, common in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and in hip-hop culture. Used by men about women they admire and want to commit to. Not derogatory in its usual context but reflects gendered assumptions. Gaining broader use in online culture.
Words that pair with "wife up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
girl her woman partner
How to conjugate "wife up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
wife up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wifes up
he/she/it
Past simple
wifed up
yesterday
Past participle
wifed up
have + pp
-ing form
wifing up
continuous
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commit to make it official marry put a ring on settle down with
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