towel up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To thoroughly defeat an opponent in a fight or competition.
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To soak up water with a towel or to dry something or someone with a towel.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To dry with a towel.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “towel up” mean?
To thoroughly defeat an opponent in a fight or competition.
Is “towel up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.