Hike up Meaning in English
expression
ˈhaɪk/ /ˈəp
HYKE-uhp
hˈaɪk/ /ˈʌp
HYKE-up
Definition
To raise something quickly upward, such as clothing or a backpack; also, to increase prices or fees suddenly and by a lot.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used for prices, bills, or pulling clothes/bags higher. 'Hike up prices' means a strong, often unfair increase. For clothing, often used as 'hike up your pants.' Not used for hiking (walking in nature).
Spanish: aumentar (precios) - subir (ropa, mochila)Portuguese (BR): aumentar (preços) - puxar para cima (roupa, mochila)Portuguese (PT): aumentar (preços) - puxar para cima (roupa, mochila)Chinese (Simplified): 大幅上调（价格）- 拉起（衣服、背包）Chinese (Traditional): 大幅上調（價格）- 拉起（衣服、揹包）Hindi: तेज़ी से बढ़ाना (कीमतें) - ऊपर खींचना (कपड़ा, बैग)Arabic: رفع (الأسعار بشكل كبير) - شد للأعلى (الملابس، الحقيبة)Bengali: তোলে নেওয়া - হঠাৎ অনেক বাড়িয়ে দেওয়া (মূল্য)Russian: задрать - резко повысить (цены)Japanese: 引き上げる - ぐっと持ち上げるVietnamese: kéo lên - tăng mạnh (giá cả)Korean: 끌어올리다 - 갑자기 올리다 (가격)Turkish: yukarı çekmek - birden artırmak (fiyat)Urdu: اوپر چڑھانا - اچانک بڑھا دینا (قیمت)Indonesian: menaikkan - menarik ke atas
Example Sentences
He hiked up his pants before running.
basic
The store hiked up the prices last week.
basic
She hikes up her backpack when it feels heavy.
basic
Gas companies always hike up prices before holidays.
natural
You need to hike up your sleeves before washing dishes.
natural
Landlords often hike up the rent with little warning.
natural