hoover up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To suck (something) into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Don't worry about the mess on the carpet – I'll hoover it up later.
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 do the vacuuming.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To avidly absorb or consume (something), as if by a vacuum cleaner.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hoover up” mean?
To suck (something) into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
Is “hoover up” formal or informal?
hoover up is generally informal.