cattle up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To gather (a group of people) together into a small space.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I think Scuba Du is the best operation we have dove with in Cozumel, others have been Dive Paradise and Scuba Cozumel at the Galapago. We were there in low season and had 4-6 divers per boat. I suspect they could have "cattled" us up in one or two boats but they put the whole fleet out.
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).
Common questions
What does “cattle up” mean?
To gather (a group of people) together into a small space.
Is “cattle up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.