grind up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To reduce (something) to powder by grinding.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You have to grind up the cardamom pods.
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 dance in a sexually suggestive manner close to another person.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To wear down on (someone); to be extremely draining or stressful; to cause burnout.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grind up” mean?
To reduce (something) to powder by grinding.
Is “grind up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.