duke up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To dress up; to embellish or improve (something).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I need to duke you up for the party tonight.
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 square up; to get one's fists ready for a fistfight.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “duke up” mean?
To dress up; to embellish or improve (something).
Is “duke up” formal or informal?
duke up is generally slang.