English · Phrasal verb Attested

jacket up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To criticize or scold (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Criticize hoặc la mắng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lift (something) using a jack.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nâng (điều gì đó) bằng cái nạng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

What does “jacket up” mean?

To criticize or scold (someone).

Is “jacket up” formal or informal?

jacket up is generally dated.

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