spice up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To enhance the flavor of something by adding spice to it.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
January 2008, The Eagle-Tribune - Fresh or dried? Spice up your cooking with the right seasonings
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 make more exotic, fun or extravagant.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spice up” mean?
To enhance the flavor of something by adding spice to it.
Is “spice up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.