love up

The phrase "love up" is used informally to describe various acts of affection and intimacy.

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Definition

B2Personal Relationships

(informal)To show affection through physical touch or kind words.

Example

She loves up her children every night before bed with hugs and kisses.

C1Romantic Relationships

(informal)To engage in romantic or intimate behavior.

Example

They spent the evening loving up on each other.

B2General

(informal)To treat someone with great care and affection.

Example

The staff at the resort really loved us up during our stay.

Similar

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

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