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Definition of wise up
wise up
verb
- to become aware of something, especially a scam.
Last edited on Aug 31 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.
- figure it out, often used as a disparaging command.
Wise up dude.
He needs to wise up.
Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by S Iacono on Nov 14 2010.
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Other terms relating to 'up': | |
| Definitions include: a warning that one or more law enforcement officers are near. | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: to misbehave. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "all fucked up." | |
| Definitions include: well dressed, wearing makeup, etc. | |
| Definitions include: doing something emphatically. | |
| Definitions include: energetic due to consumption of a stimulant. | |
| Definitions include: to increase. | |
| Definitions include: to contribute one's share. | |
| Definitions include: to mess up. | |
| Definitions include: 1. To be highly intoxicated on drugs and/or alcohol | |
| Definitions include: to make something like ass. | |
| Definitions include: strange, stupid; "weird". | |
| Definitions include: stupid. | |
| Definitions include: strange / stupid. | |
Other terms relating to 'wise': | |
| Definitions include: To think you know everything. Or making a disbelieving remark. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Older Wiser Learner". | |
| Definitions include: with an ability to handle situations in urban environments. | |
| Definitions include: an insolent person. | |
| Definitions include: a member of the mafia (aka "mob.") | |
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