phrase General Slang

rug up

RUG UP · phrase · informal

To dress warmly.

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Definitions

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To put on warm clothing.

“Rug up, it's freezing outside.”
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rug up In A Sentence

Rug up, it's freezing outside.

Origin & Usage

From 'rug' (a warm covering); Australian/British.

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What does 'rug up' mean?

It means to dress warmly by putting on plenty of clothing against the cold.

Where does 'rug up' come from?

From 'rug' in the sense of a warm covering or blanket; it's used in Australian and British English.

How do you use 'rug up' in a sentence?

Usually as advice about the cold, e.g. 'Rug up, it's freezing out there' or 'The kids were all rugged up for the snow'.

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