Hurry up

verb

To move or act faster.

Hurry up, we're going to be late for the movie!
Visual representation of "hurry up" - to move or act faster

Often appears as...

  • hurry up and wait
  • hurry up and finish

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To urge someone to move or act faster.

I kept telling my kids to hurry up or they'll miss the bus.
Visual representation of "hurry up" - to urge someone to move or act faster

Often appears as...

  • hurry up and get ready
  • hurry up and eat
verb

To complete something quickly.

She hurried up her homework so she could go out and play.
Visual representation of "hurry up" - to complete something quickly

Often appears as...

  • hurry up your work
  • hurry up your chores
verb

To move or act faster.

Hurry up, we're going to be late for the movie!
Visual representation of "hurry up" - to move or act faster

Often appears as...

  • hurry up and wait
  • hurry up and finish

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To urge someone to move or act faster.

I kept telling my kids to hurry up or they'll miss the bus.
Visual representation of "hurry up" - to urge someone to move or act faster

Often appears as...

  • hurry up and get ready
  • hurry up and eat
verb

To complete something quickly.

She hurried up her homework so she could go out and play.
Visual representation of "hurry up" - to complete something quickly

Often appears as...

  • hurry up your work
  • hurry up your chores
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "hurry up"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgent Tone

It expresses urgency and impatience in informal situations.

Illustration for Urgent Tone
Hurry up, or we'll miss the opening scene!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Friendly Nudge

Used among friends and family to encourage faster action.

Illustration for Friendly Nudge
Come on, hurry up and we can catch the early train!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Setting

Most appropriate in casual or personal conversations, not formal ones.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Let's hurry up and get to the beach before it gets crowded!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgent Tone

It expresses urgency and impatience in informal situations.

Illustration for Urgent Tone
Hurry up, or we'll miss the opening scene!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Friendly Nudge

Used among friends and family to encourage faster action.

Illustration for Friendly Nudge
Come on, hurry up and we can catch the early train!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Setting

Most appropriate in casual or personal conversations, not formal ones.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Let's hurry up and get to the beach before it gets crowded!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgent Tone

It expresses urgency and impatience in informal situations.

Illustration for Urgent Tone
Hurry up, or we'll miss the opening scene!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Friendly Nudge

Used among friends and family to encourage faster action.

Illustration for Friendly Nudge
Come on, hurry up and we can catch the early train!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Setting

Most appropriate in casual or personal conversations, not formal ones.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Let's hurry up and get to the beach before it gets crowded!
Visual representation of the word "Hurry up"

Never forget "Hurry up"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top