burn up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To catch fire and burn until destroyed.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: go up in smoke; see also Thesaurus:combust
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To destroy by burning.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To anger; to annoy.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “burn up” mean?
To catch fire and burn until destroyed.
Is “burn up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.