English Explanatory Dictionary

act up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To misbehave; to cause trouble.
  2. To perform the duties of an appointment senior to that actually held; to deputise for a superior.

Pronunciation

ŭp /ækt ˈʌp/ [ækˈtɐʔp] [ækˈtʌp̚] /ækt ˈap/ [ækˈtäp] en-au-act up.ogg

Word forms

act up acts up acting up acted up

Synonyms

carry on act out play up

Related words

throw a tantrum
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