rear up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To rise up, especially an animal like a horse rising up on its rear legs.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nâng lên, đặc biệt là động vật như ngựa đứng lên trên chân sau
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She had a good idea of what was coming, and the moment York took the rein off the terret in order to shorten it, she took her opportunity, and reared up so suddenly, that York had his nose roughly hit, and his hat knocked off; […]
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 “rear up” mean?
To rise up, especially an animal like a horse rising up on its rear legs.
Is “rear up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.