bull up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To throw darts, aiming at a bullseye, to determine who goes first in a match.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To polish (boots) thoroughly; by extension, to prepare other military kit, e.g. firearms or uniforms; to clean or organize more generally.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bull up” mean?
To throw darts, aiming at a bullseye, to determine who goes first in a match.
Is “bull up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.