up the pole

The phrase "up the pole" has varied meanings based on context and region, ranging from confusion to pregnancy.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)In a state of confusion or disorientation.

Example

After the long meeting, everyone seemed a bit up the pole.

B2British

(informal, slang)Mentally unstable or crazy.

Example

He must be up the pole to make such a wild decision.

B2Ireland

(dated, slang)Expecting a baby.

Example

She found out she was up the pole after missing her period.

Similar

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

up the stump double poling power pole up the spout on the up greasy pole get up the yard up the ass high up stick up string up climb up up a height go up nerd pole move up on the high rope send up up and down stiff up over the fence get it up up sticks up there up above head up put up leg up belly up