beat up on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hurt someone by hitting or kicking them many times.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She beat up on me pretty bad.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To criticize someone unfairly.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Synonym of beat on.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beat up on” mean?
To hurt someone by hitting or kicking them many times.
Is “beat up on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.