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knocked up



Definitions

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knocked up
     1. adj. (idiomatic, slang) pregnant, typically outside of marriage.
     2. v. simple past tense and past participle of knock up
Analysis
knocked  ©
     1. v. simple past tense and past participle of knock
     knock
          1. n. An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood
                I heard a knock on my door.
          2. n. A sharp impact.
                He took a knock on the head.
          3. n. (figurative) criticism
up  ©
     1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
           I looked up and saw the airplane overhead.
     2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely.
           I will mix up the puzzle pieces.
           Tear up the contract.

Example Sentences

Knocked up, that's how they say it. 



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