adjective General Slang

made up

MAYD UP · adjective · informal

Extremely happy, delighted or pleased.

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To be 'made up' is to be thrilled about something. Often used to share joy at someone else's good news.

“Got the new job, I'm absolutely made up.”
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made up In A Sentence

Got the new job, I'm absolutely made up.

Origin & Usage

Long-standing Liverpudlian idiom expressing delight; widely recognised as a hallmark of Scouse speech.

Variants made-up

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What does 'made up' mean in Scouse?

It means extremely happy, delighted, or pleased about something, as in 'I'm absolutely made up.'

Where is 'made up' used?

It's a long-standing Liverpudlian idiom, widely recognised as a hallmark of Scouse speech.

How do you use 'made up'?

You use it to express delight, often at your own or someone else's good news, e.g. 'She's made up with her results.'

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