English · Phrasal verb Attested

luff up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To turn towards the wind so that the sails flap

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quay vào hướng gió khiến cánh buồm đập

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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).

Common questions

What does “luff up” mean?

To turn towards the wind so that the sails flap

Is “luff up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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