Phrase guide
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verb
To turn up at a place or function spontaneously or unexpectedly, without notice or prior warning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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verb
To work one's way vertically up a chimney or cleft using a rocking movement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To turn powder cocaine into crack cocaine by cooking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Topics: drugs, medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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History
From rock + up.
From rock (“stone”) + up.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
