grind up
The phrase "grind up" has multiple meanings, ranging from physical actions to informal slang.
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Definition
B2Cooking
(common)To crush or pulverize food into smaller pieces or powder.
Example
- Please grind up the coffee beans before brewing.
- She used a mortar and pestle to grind up the spices.
C1Social
(informal, slang)To dance in a sexually suggestive manner close to another person.
Example
- They were grinding up against each other on the dance floor.
C1Work
(informal)To cause extreme stress or exhaustion in someone.
Example
- The constant deadlines can really grind you up.
C2Skateboarding
(technical)To perform a skateboarding trick involving sliding along a surface.
Example
- He managed to grind up the rail perfectly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "grind up":
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