English · Phrasal verb Attested

bid up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To raise the price of (an item at auction) by bidding.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tăng giá (một món đồ tại cuộc đấu giá) bằng cách đấu giá

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bid up” mean?

To raise the price of (an item at auction) by bidding.

Is “bid up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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