bow up en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /ˌbəʊ ˈʌp/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌboʊ ˈəp/ (General-American)
Meanings
- (Southern-US) To become overtaken by impatience, anger or frustration; to reach one's limit; to square up or assert oneself.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bowing up | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| bows up | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| bowed up | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| bowed up | Tense=Past | lexicographic |