clap up
The term "clap up" is a phrasal verb with several meanings, often context-dependent and ranging from informal to slang usage.
Definition
C1Legal
(informal)To imprison someone quickly, often without much consideration or due process.
Example
- The authorities decided to clap him up for the night without a proper hearing.
B2Construction
(informal)To hastily assemble or construct something, often in a makeshift or temporary manner.
Example
- They clapped up a shelter using whatever materials they could find.
C2Health
(slang)To give someone a sexually transmitted infection, specifically chlamydia.
Example
- He was worried he might have been clapped up after the party.
C2Marriage
(informal, dated)To complete a marriage ceremony quickly.
Example
- They decided to clap up the wedding before his deployment.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "clap up":
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