bud up
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Meaning · English
To don a pair of ear buds in preparation for listening to a portable sound system.
Register: informal
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 “bud up” mean?
To don a pair of ear buds in preparation for listening to a portable sound system.
Is “bud up” formal or informal?
bud up is generally informal.