curl
curl

curl up


Definition: Meaning of, curl up in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kəːl ʌp /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
curl up curled up curled up
Present Participle Third Person Singular
curling up curls up
  1. [intransitive] to sit in a comfortable position, with your legs bent and your feet up off the floor
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  2. to lie with your back curved and your legs and arms close to your chest
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  3. [intransitive] same as curl1 (sense 1)
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  4. want to curl up and die informal used to tell someone how you felt when something very embarrassing happened
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