bid up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To raise the price of (an item at auction) by bidding.
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.