verb
Meaning 1
To gain weight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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Phrase guide
bulk up
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/ˌbʌlk ˈʌp/
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verb
Meaning 2
To increase the weight of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 3
To train the body with a high-calorie diet and intense weightlifting in order to increase the overall mass of the body, especially the muscles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: bodybuilding, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: napakowywać się — to gain weight
- Polish: napakować się — to gain weight
- Russian: набира́ть вес (nabirátʹ ves) — to gain weight
- Spanish: abultarse — to gain weight