Steam up
verb
To cause something, like a mirror or window, to fog or mist with steam.
After taking a hot bath, the mirror in the bathroom was all steamed up.
Often appears as...
- steamed up glasses
- steamed up mirror
verb
To become angry, upset or excited.
The discussion about politics quickly caused him to steam up.
Often appears as...
- steam up about something
- steam up over something
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To power or drive a steam engine.
The old steam train was steamed up and ready to go.
Often appears as...
- steam up a train
- steamed up engine
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To cause something, like a mirror or window, to fog or mist with steam.
After taking a hot bath, the mirror in the bathroom was all steamed up.
Often appears as...
- steamed up glasses
- steamed up mirror
verb
To become angry, upset or excited.
The discussion about politics quickly caused him to steam up.
Often appears as...
- steam up about something
- steam up over something
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To power or drive a steam engine.
The old steam train was steamed up and ready to go.
Often appears as...
- steam up a train
- steamed up engine
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Environment Trigger
Remember, 'steam up' occurs where there is moisture and heat, like a bathroom.
Every winter, our car windows steam up quickly.
Pro Tip 2/3Preventive Measure
'Steam up' is often used with actions taken to avoid the fogging effect.
He cracked open a window to not let the mirror steam up.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
The steamed-up condition is usually temporary and clears up after ventilation.
As I opened the window, the steamed-up glass cleared.
Pro Tip 1/3Environment Trigger
Remember, 'steam up' occurs where there is moisture and heat, like a bathroom.
Every winter, our car windows steam up quickly.
Pro Tip 2/3Preventive Measure
'Steam up' is often used with actions taken to avoid the fogging effect.
He cracked open a window to not let the mirror steam up.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
The steamed-up condition is usually temporary and clears up after ventilation.
As I opened the window, the steamed-up glass cleared.
Pro Tip 1/3Environment Trigger
Remember, 'steam up' occurs where there is moisture and heat, like a bathroom.
Every winter, our car windows steam up quickly.
Pro Tip 2/3Preventive Measure
'Steam up' is often used with actions taken to avoid the fogging effect.
He cracked open a window to not let the mirror steam up.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
The steamed-up condition is usually temporary and clears up after ventilation.
As I opened the window, the steamed-up glass cleared.
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