English · Phrasal verb Attested

ugly up

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Meaning · English

To make ugly.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Adam and Eve not only uglied up their own lives, but they uglied up the entire world.

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 “ugly up” mean?

To make ugly.

Is “ugly up” formal or informal?

ugly up is generally informal.

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