Spike up Meaning in English
expression
ˈspaɪk/ /ˈəp
SPYKE-uhp
spˈaɪk/ /ˈʌp
SPYKE-up
Definition
To suddenly increase sharply, often used with numbers, prices, or levels of something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used for statistics, prices, or emotional intensity ('temperatures spike up', 'sales spike up'). Usually describes a rapid, temporary rise. Should not be used for gradual or permanent increases.
Spanish: dispararse - subir bruscamentePortuguese (BR): disparar - aumentar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): disparar - aumentar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 激增Chinese (Traditional): 激增Hindi: तेजी से बढ़नाArabic: يَرتفع فجأةBengali: হঠাৎ বেড়ে যাওয়াRussian: резко увеличиватьсяJapanese: 急激に上昇するVietnamese: tăng vọtKorean: 급등하다Turkish: aniden fırlamakUrdu: اچانک بڑھ جاناIndonesian: melonjak tajam
Example Sentences
Prices can spike up after a natural disaster.
basic
Oil demand might spike up this winter.
basic
Her temperature began to spike up in the evening.
basic
The number of online orders spiked up during the sale weekend.
natural
My stress levels always spike up before big exams.
natural
Don’t be surprised if food prices spike up next month.
natural