wear up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To tire; to become tired
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
["']The horses soon wear up, or get diseased, and they come for another pair.' That," said Max, "is what he said in my hearing, and you can judge for yourself."
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 “wear up” mean?
To tire; to become tired
Is “wear up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.