cuff up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To handcuff (someone).
Register: informal
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).
Sense 2
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).
Sense 3
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).
Common questions
What does “cuff up” mean?
To handcuff (someone).
Is “cuff up” formal or informal?
cuff up is generally informal.