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.