chisel up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To create by chiseling.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He chiseled up the details on the sculpture.
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 cast off splinters or pieces like might be created by chiseling; to (figuratively) cause many or small weak results.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chisel up” mean?
To create by chiseling.
Is “chisel up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.