Clutter up Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫətɝ/ /ˈəp
KLUTT-er UP
klˈʌtɐ/ /ˈʌp
klUTT-uh UP
Definition
To fill a space with too many things, making it messy or hard to use.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used when talking about physical spaces like rooms, desks, closets. Common with 'with' (e.g., 'clutter up the kitchen with papers'). Implies an undesirable mess, not just fullness. Not used for abstract things.
Spanish: llenar de desorden - abarrotarPortuguese (BR): bagunçar - encher de tralhaPortuguese (PT): desordenar - encher de tralhaChinese (Simplified): 堆满杂物Chinese (Traditional): 堆滿雜物Hindi: अव्यवस्था से भर देनाArabic: تملأ بالفوضىBengali: অপরিষ্কার করে ফেলাRussian: захламлятьJapanese: 散らかすVietnamese: làm bừa bộnKorean: 어질러 놓다Turkish: dağıtmak - karmakarışık etmekUrdu: گندھ مچا دیناIndonesian: menumpuk barang
Example Sentences
Don't clutter up the living room with toys.
basic
Too many dishes can clutter up the kitchen.
basic
Don't clutter up your desk with papers.
basic
If you clutter up your closet, you'll never find anything to wear.
natural
All these cables really clutter up the workspace.
natural
Why do you always clutter up the car with empty bottles?
natural