trick up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To add adornments, such as costume pieces; to decorate or make something appear fancy.
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 add tricks to a course or hole, including hazards in full golf and barriers in minigolf.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “trick up” mean?
To add adornments, such as costume pieces; to decorate or make something appear fancy.
Is “trick up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.