rug up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To put a rug on a horse
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The mare was naturally very weak and almost in a state of collapse, so we gave her half a pint of neat whisky, rugged her up, and rubbed her all over with embrocation.
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 put on layers of warm clothes; to wrap up
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rug up” mean?
To put a rug on a horse
Is “rug up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.