jacket up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To criticize or scold (someone).
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I prefer to jacket up workers in private.
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 put on a jacket, typically one needed for an activity (such as a life jacket or a hi-viz vest).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đội áo khoác, thường là áo cần thiết cho một hoạt động
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To lift (something) using a jack.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jacket up” mean?
To criticize or scold (someone).
Is “jacket up” formal or informal?
jacket up is generally dated.