burn up

English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To catch fire and burn until destroyed.
  • (transitive) To destroy by burning.
  • (transitive) To anger; to annoy.
  • (intransitive) To feel overly hot or inflamed.
  • (dated) To ride a motorcycle at high speed.

Etymology

Compound from English burn (stream) + English up (a higher degree, adverb).

Origin

English

up

Gloss

a higher degree, adverb

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