English · Phrasal verb Candidate

mew up

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Meaning · English

to imprison

Where it’s used: Used American English

"We do not keep him mewed up, Betsey," replied Mrs. Barclay, “nor does he continue mewed up, for a single flash of temper[…]"

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).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “mew up” mean?

to imprison

Is “mew up” formal or informal?

mew up is generally archaic.

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