jew up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To negotiate a price increase; to bargain to one's advantage.
Register: offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make (someone or something) more outwardly Jewish.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jew up” mean?
To negotiate a price increase; to bargain to one's advantage.
Is “jew up” formal or informal?
jew up is generally offensive, slang.