bridge up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To approach threateningly; to gesture aggressively; to show off as if to fight.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bridge up” mean?
To approach threateningly; to gesture aggressively; to show off as if to fight.
Is “bridge up” formal or informal?
bridge up is generally slang.