crowd up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To come together, to form a crowd.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They all crowded up and leaned over the rails, nearly in my face, and kept still, watching with all their might. I could see them first-rate, but they couldn't see me.
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 “crowd up” mean?
To come together, to form a crowd.
Is “crowd up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.