get-up

[get-uhp] /ˈgɛtˌʌp/
noun
1.
getup.
2.
get-up-and-go.
British Dictionary definitions for get-up

get up

verb (mainly adverb)
1.
to wake and rise from one's bed or cause to wake and rise from bed
2.
(intransitive) to rise to one's feet; stand up
3.
(also preposition) to ascend or cause to ascend: the old van couldn't get up the hill
4.
to mount or help to mount (a bicycle, horse, etc)
5.
to increase or cause to increase in strength: the wind got up at noon
6.
(transitive) (informal) to dress (oneself) in a particular way, esp showily or elaborately
7.
(transitive) (informal) to devise or create: to get up an entertainment for Christmas
8.
(transitive) (informal) to study or improve one's knowledge of: I must get up my history
9.
(informal) (intransitive) foll by to. to be involved in: he's always getting up to mischief
10.
(intransitive) (Austral, informal) to win, esp in a sporting event
noun
11.
(informal) a costume or outfit, esp one that is striking or bizarre
12.
(informal) the arrangement or production of a book, etc
Slang definitions & phrases for get-up

get-up

noun
  1. The end of a prison term (1925+ Underworld)
  2. ress; costume and grooming: Why the fancy get-up today? (1861+)