alpha up
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Meaning · English
To make or become more characteristic of an alpha male.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That dude just alpha-ed up on this police officer by shoulder checking him. Insane!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alpha up” mean?
To make or become more characteristic of an alpha male.
Is “alpha up” formal or informal?
alpha up is generally informal.