shrink up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To contract or shrink completely; shrivel up.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Then, at the blast of his noble heart, the bad angel shrunk up into nothingness; and the good one defined itself clearer and more clear, and came nigher and more nigh to him, smiling sadly but benignantly […]
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 “shrink up” mean?
To contract or shrink completely; shrivel up.
Is “shrink up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.