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Re-up

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who reenlists. US
  2. 2
    Clipping of reupload (“file which has been reuploaded”). Internet, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal
  3. 3
    A resupply of a batch of drugs to be sold on the street. slang

    "Slums need another re-up. Also, adjust the dosage. We had two more die on us. It's bad for business. We want them addicted, not dead."

Verb
  1. 1
    To reenlist. US
  2. 2
    Clipping of reupload. Internet, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal
  3. 3
    To renegotiate a contract. US
  4. 4
    To sign up again. intransitive

    "Andy Levine, the founder and chief executive of Sixthman, said that more than 50 percent of attendees re-up for his cruises. According to Mr. Levine, his average passenger is 35 years old […]."

  5. 5
    To refill one's drug stash. slang

    "While we're here, you mind if I re-up?"

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  1. 6
    To renew (e.g. a library book, a lease, a contract). informal
  2. 7
    To take another dose. slang

    "Gave me a cryptic, mostly frustrated-seeming look. Went upstairs with her bestie. To re-up, probably."

Etymology

Etymology 1

"Reenlist" sense is a possible blend of re-enlist + sign up.

Etymology 2

"Reenlist" sense is a possible blend of re-enlist + sign up.

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