duff up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To beat up, to give a beating to.
Register: slang
Examples
I heard Nick got duffed up behind the shopping centre at the weekend.
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 “duff up” mean?
To beat up, to give a beating to.
Is “duff up” formal or informal?
duff up is generally slang.