pill up

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To become thoroughly pilled (to form small matted balls of fiber).

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 flake off the skin.

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To use drugs in pill form (a small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication).

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “pill up” mean?

To become thoroughly pilled (to form small matted balls of fiber).

Is “pill up” formal or informal?

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