ride up on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To surprise (somebody) by attacking them, especially in a drive-by shooting.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Those guys rode up on me and started shooting.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To tailgate (a vehicle).
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ride up on” mean?
To surprise (somebody) by attacking them, especially in a drive-by shooting.
Is “ride up on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.