arc up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To become upset or angry.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
Tiger went, ‘Ooo! He's arcing up here, Annabelle.’
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).
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Common questions
What does “arc up” mean?
To become upset or angry.
Is “arc up” formal or informal?
arc up is generally slang.
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