ice up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become covered or clogged with ice.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The airplane stalled and crashed after its wings iced up.
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 coat with ice; to cause to become covered or clogged with ice.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To put ice in or on something, especially a beverage or on an injured body part.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ice up” mean?
To become covered or clogged with ice.
Is “ice up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.