cork up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To enclose in a bottle sealed with a cork.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Here's a bottle to cork that up in.
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 block with a cork or something similar.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Shut up; be quiet.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cork up” mean?
To enclose in a bottle sealed with a cork.
Is “cork up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.