English · Phrasal verb Attested

paint up

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To paint a surface, place or picture.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sơn bề mặt, nơi hoặc tranh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I spent the weekend painting up my shed.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To touch up a paint job.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sửa lại công việc sơn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make someone or something appear to be a particular way.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho ai hoặc cái gì đó có vẻ như một cách nhất định

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “paint up” mean?

To paint a surface, place or picture.

Is “paint up” formal or informal?

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