knock up
The phrase "knock up" has various meanings depending on the context, ranging from sports to informal slang, and is used differently in British and American English.
Definition
B2Informal British English
(informal, British)To wake someone by knocking on their door.
Example
- He asked his neighbor to knock him up at 7 AM.
B2Colloquial
(informal)To quickly assemble or prepare something.
Example
- She managed to knock up a meal in just 15 minutes.
C1Slang American English
(informal, vulgar)To impregnate someone, often used derogatorily.
Example
- He was shocked to find out he had knocked her up.
B2Sports
(technical, sports)To hit the ball back and forth as a warm-up before a match.
Example
- The players knocked up for a few minutes before starting the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "knock up":
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