cake up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To form (something) or for (something) to be formed into cakes (a block of any of various dense materials).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He caked up the dirt.
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 cake entirely (of blood or other liquid, to dry out and become hard).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cake up” mean?
To form (something) or for (something) to be formed into cakes (a block of any of various dense materials).
Is “cake up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.