arc up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become upset or angry.

Pronunciation

/ɑːk ap/ EN-AU ck1 arc up.ogg

Word forms

arc up arcs up arcing up arced up

Etymology

Thought to be from electrical arcs created when starting/booting/arcing up an electrical device.

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