How to Pronounce "hoover up"
expression
ˈhuvɝ/ /ˈəp
HOO-ver UP
hˈuːvɐ/ /ˈʌp
HOO-vuh UP
Definition
To take, collect, or buy something in large amounts, often quickly or eagerly. Originally from using a vacuum cleaner but often used to mean gathering resources or information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhuvɝ/ /ˈəp
British English
hˈuːvɐ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOO-ver UP
UK
HOO-vuh UP
Listen in Context
The company hoovered up all the small businesses in the area.
We need to hoover up the data before the end of the week.
They quickly hoovered up the remaining tickets for the concert.
Investors tried to hoover up property before prices went up.