thin up

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Meaning · English

To become or make (something) thin (in either width or viscosity).

Register: informal

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).

Common questions

What does “thin up” mean?

To become or make (something) thin (in either width or viscosity).

Is “thin up” formal or informal?

thin up is generally informal.