Ride up
verb
When something, particularly clothing, moves higher up on the body than it's supposed to be.
My shirt always seems to ride up when I sit down.
Often appears as...
- skirt ride up
- shirt ride up
verb
To approach someone or something, usually from behind.
She didn't notice him until he rode up on his bicycle.
Often appears as...
- ride up on horse
- ride up on bike
verb
To attack or harass.
The gang decided to ride up on the rival group's territory.
Often appears as...
- ride up on rival gang
- ride up on someone's territory.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
When something, particularly clothing, moves higher up on the body than it's supposed to be.
My shirt always seems to ride up when I sit down.
Often appears as...
- skirt ride up
- shirt ride up
verb
To approach someone or something, usually from behind.
She didn't notice him until he rode up on his bicycle.
Often appears as...
- ride up on horse
- ride up on bike
verb
To attack or harass.
The gang decided to ride up on the rival group's territory.
Often appears as...
- ride up on rival gang
- ride up on someone's territory.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Clothing Fit
Used when clothes fit poorly and slide upwards, often causing discomfort or embarrassment.
This new sweater is stylish, but it tends to ride up when I raise my arms.
Pro Tip 2/2Adjust Frequently
When clothes ride up, people may need to pull them back down often.
I'm constantly adjusting these tights; they ride up every few minutes.
Pro Tip 1/2Clothing Fit
Used when clothes fit poorly and slide upwards, often causing discomfort or embarrassment.
This new sweater is stylish, but it tends to ride up when I raise my arms.
Pro Tip 2/2Adjust Frequently
When clothes ride up, people may need to pull them back down often.
I'm constantly adjusting these tights; they ride up every few minutes.
Pro Tip 1/2Clothing Fit
Used when clothes fit poorly and slide upwards, often causing discomfort or embarrassment.
This new sweater is stylish, but it tends to ride up when I raise my arms.
Pro Tip 2/2Adjust Frequently
When clothes ride up, people may need to pull them back down often.
I'm constantly adjusting these tights; they ride up every few minutes.
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