two up

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Meaning · English

To share a cell with someone in prison, especially in a one-person cell.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Jerry is twoing up with Harrison.

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).

Common questions

What does “two up” mean?

To share a cell with someone in prison, especially in a one-person cell.

Is “two up” formal or informal?

two up is generally slang.