hurry up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: herry up
Meaning · English
To hurry; to increase the speed of doing something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Oh, I think I'll just give a look to see if Geoffrey is in sight yet and hurry him up if he is," she called back.
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 “hurry up” mean?
To hurry; to increase the speed of doing something.
Is “hurry up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.