English · Phrasal verb Attested

cuff up

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To handcuff (someone).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

To cuff (something) (to furnish with cuffs).

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

To suspend (someone) and bind their hands above their head, as punishment.

Sources & notes

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

What does “cuff up” mean?

To handcuff (someone).

Is “cuff up” formal or informal?

cuff up is generally informal.

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