churn up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make the ground uneven, generally unintentionally.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Just the footfall will churn up the wet turf.
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 make turbulent.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To produce by churning.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “churn up” mean?
To make the ground uneven, generally unintentionally.
Is “churn up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.