husband up
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Meaning · English
To manage (something) or maintain (something) to fruition.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The investors husbanded up my inheritance into a small fortune.
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 “husband up” mean?
To manage (something) or maintain (something) to fruition.
Is “husband up” formal or informal?
husband up is generally dated.