bell up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make a phone call.
Register: slang
Examples
He belled me up last week.
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 form the shape of a bell.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bell up” mean?
To make a phone call.
Is “bell up” formal or informal?
bell up is generally slang.