knocked up
The phrase "knocked up" has various meanings in different contexts, particularly in American and British English.
Definition
B2General
(informal, sometimes offensive)Expecting a baby, typically used in casual speech.
Example
- She found out she was knocked up after missing her period.
B2British English
(informal)Woken up, usually by knocking on a door.
Example
- I got knocked up by the postman this morning.
C1British English
(informal, archaic)Extremely tired or exhausted.
Example
- After working a double shift, he was completely knocked up.
C1Sports
(informal)A warm-up session before a game, especially in racket sports.
Example
- They had a quick knock-up before the tennis match started.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "knocked up":