Phrase guide

lard up

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To prepare a food for cooking by stuffing it with fat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally, transitive

Examples

  • Lard up the meat before cooking it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To become fatter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • She's been larding up since Christmas.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To add enticements to (something) to gain support for it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, transitive

Examples

  • The policy has been larded up to appeal to the leaders.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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