shut up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: shup
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To close (a building) so that no one can enter.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To terminate (a business).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To put (someone or something) in a secure enclosed space, such as a room or container.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shut up” mean?
To close (a building) so that no one can enter.
Is “shut up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.