English · Phrasal verb Attested

scare up

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To frighten (an animal, especially a game animal) into appearing from cover.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hù dọa một con vật ra khỏi nơi ẩn náu

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Soon after, we scare up a flock of black ducks.

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 find or procure (something), especially something not easily found or procured, and especially while relying on chance to provide the means.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tìm hoặc thu được thứ gì đó khó tìm

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

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

What does “scare up” mean?

To frighten (an animal, especially a game animal) into appearing from cover.

Is “scare up” formal or informal?

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