English · Phrasal verb Attested

curl up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

to curl, make curly, shape into curls

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho cong, tạo thành hình xoăn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Rollers are a good way to curl up your hair.

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 become curly

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên cong

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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 coil or shrivel, make into a coil

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cuộn hoặc co lại

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Sources & notes

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

What does “curl up” mean?

to curl, make curly, shape into curls

Is “curl up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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