English · Phrasal verb Attested

corner up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To form one or more corners.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạo thành một hoặc nhiều góc

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Those two properties cornered up in the vicinity of Main Street.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To sell drugs on a street corner; to go to such a spot to sell drugs.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bán ma túy ở góc đường; đi đến nơi như vậy để bán ma túy

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be in a corner (of a room); to trap or be trapped by assailants in the corner of a room.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ở trong góc phòng; bị mắc kẹt hoặc bắt ở góc phòng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

What does “corner up” mean?

To form one or more corners.

Is “corner up” formal or informal?

corner up is generally dated.