new up

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Meaning · English

To create (an object) by calling its constructor.

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

If an exception occurs trying to new up bar1 or bar2, the TFoo part of the object won't have changed […]

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).

Common questions

What does “new up” mean?

To create (an object) by calling its constructor.

Is “new up” formal or informal?

new up is generally informal.