English · Phrasal verb Attested

simmer up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cook a food through simmering.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nấu bằng cách om

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Where it’s used: Used American English

First, simmer up a portion of peas.

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 arise, usually of an emotion, as if from a steamy, simmering action.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xuất hiện như từ một hành động ủ

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Sources & notes

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

What does “simmer up” mean?

To cook a food through simmering.

Is “simmer up” formal or informal?

simmer up is generally informal.