Hike up

phrasal verb

To pull or lift up something, such as a piece of clothing, to a higher position.

I had to hike up my skirt to climb the stairs.
Visual representation of "hike up" - To pull or lift up something, such as a piece of clothing, to a higher position.

Often appears as...

  • hike up a skirt
  • hike up pants
phrasal verb

To increase something, especially a price, rate, or amount.

The company hiked up the prices of their products.
Visual representation of "hike up" - To increase something, especially a price, rate, or amount.

Often appears as...

  • hike up prices
  • hike up rates

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Disapproving

phrasal verb

To pull or lift up something, such as a piece of clothing, to a higher position.

I had to hike up my skirt to climb the stairs.
Visual representation of "hike up" - To pull or lift up something, such as a piece of clothing, to a higher position.

Often appears as...

  • hike up a skirt
  • hike up pants
phrasal verb

To increase something, especially a price, rate, or amount.

The company hiked up the prices of their products.
Visual representation of "hike up" - To increase something, especially a price, rate, or amount.

Often appears as...

  • hike up prices
  • hike up rates

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "hike up"
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Physical Action

Used when someone physically moves something higher on their body.

Illustration for Physical Action
After stepping into the puddle, she had to hike up her pants to keep them dry.
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Informal Context

Commonly used in casual conversation, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
When we go for a hike, I usually hike up my socks to avoid blisters.
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Temporary Adjustment

Suggests a temporary action, not a permanent fix.

Illustration for Temporary Adjustment
The water level was rising, so I hiked up my dress and waded through.
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Physical Action

Used when someone physically moves something higher on their body.

Illustration for Physical Action
After stepping into the puddle, she had to hike up her pants to keep them dry.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Context

Commonly used in casual conversation, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
When we go for a hike, I usually hike up my socks to avoid blisters.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Adjustment

Suggests a temporary action, not a permanent fix.

Illustration for Temporary Adjustment
The water level was rising, so I hiked up my dress and waded through.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Used when someone physically moves something higher on their body.

Illustration for Physical Action
After stepping into the puddle, she had to hike up her pants to keep them dry.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Context

Commonly used in casual conversation, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
When we go for a hike, I usually hike up my socks to avoid blisters.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Adjustment

Suggests a temporary action, not a permanent fix.

Illustration for Temporary Adjustment
The water level was rising, so I hiked up my dress and waded through.
Visual representation of the word "Hike up"

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