date up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To date someone who is more desirable or of a higher social status than oneself.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Davidson and Kardashian have not confirmed if they are dating or if any romance is on the cards but unsurprisingly, the rumor mill is swirling with fans indulging in hundreds of memes to comment on the situation. […] Comedian Hannah Dickinson added: "Pete Davidson needs do a masterclass on how to da
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To have an affair or dalliance with (someone).
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “date up” mean?
To date someone who is more desirable or of a higher social status than oneself.
Is “date up” formal or informal?
date up is generally informal.