cloud up

The term "cloud up" is versatile, used in contexts ranging from weather phenomena to facial expressions and even slang.

Definition

B1Weather

To become overcast with clouds.

Example

  • The sky is supposed to cloud up this afternoon.

B2Liquids or Surfaces

To lose transparency and become cloudy.

Example

  • The water in the glass started to cloud up.

B2Facial Expression

To show confusion or distress, often due to shock or bad news.

Example

  • Her face clouded up when she heard the news.

B2Formation of Clouds

To create a visible cloud, such as dust or smoke.

Example

  • The dust clouded up as the truck drove by.

C1Slang

(informal)To smoke a substance, typically marijuana.

Example

  • They went behind the building to cloud up.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cloud up":

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