cake up
The phrase "cake up" has versatile meanings depending on context, from finances to cosmetics.
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Definition
C1Finance
(informal, slang)To earn or accumulate a significant amount of money.
Example
- He's been caking up ever since he started his own business.
B2Cosmetics
(informal, slang)To apply excessive amounts of makeup, resulting in a heavy or unnatural look.
Example
- She tends to cake up her face for parties.
B2General
(informal)To form a thick layer or become encrusted with a substance.
Example
- The mud caked up on his boots after the hike.
Similar
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