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Rareknock up
The correct spelling is knock up.
How to pronounce knock up
verb
IPA: /nɒk ʌp/
Say it like: Nok- up
The correct spelling is knock up. To put together, fabricate, or assemble, particularly if done hastily or temporarily. See also knock together. For example: "I'll just knock up a quick demo for the sales presentation."
Usage Examples
“I'll just knock up a quick demo for the sales presentation.”
“I guess his summer plans are shot now that he knocked his girlfriend up.”
“to knock up printed sheets”
Definition
verb
- 1.To put together, fabricate, or assemble, particularly if done hastily or temporarily. See also knock together.
- 2.To awaken (someone) as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.
- 3.To exhaust; wear out; tire out; to fatigue until unable to do more.
- 4.To become exhausted or worn out; to fail of strength; to become wearied, as with labor; to give out.
- 5.To impregnate, especially out of wedlock. See knocked up.
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