Bulk up
verb
To increase in size, especially by gaining muscle.
He started working out to bulk up for the football season.
Often appears as...
- bulk up on
- bulk up for
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To increase the size or quantity of something.
They decided to bulk up their savings for the future.
Often appears as...
- bulk up reserves
- bulk up supplies
verb
To increase in size, especially by gaining muscle.
He started working out to bulk up for the football season.
Often appears as...
- bulk up on
- bulk up for
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To increase the size or quantity of something.
They decided to bulk up their savings for the future.
Often appears as...
- bulk up reserves
- bulk up supplies
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Transformation
Used to express a change in someone’s physical appearance, often through exercise.
After joining the gym, Mia bulked up significantly.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports Context
Commonly used in sports to describe gaining muscle for better performance.
The athletes are bulking up to prepare for the wrestling championships.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Goals
Indicates an intentional effort, often for aesthetic reasons or personal achievement.
He's bulking up to feel more confident at the beach this summer.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Transformation
Used to express a change in someone’s physical appearance, often through exercise.
After joining the gym, Mia bulked up significantly.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports Context
Commonly used in sports to describe gaining muscle for better performance.
The athletes are bulking up to prepare for the wrestling championships.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Goals
Indicates an intentional effort, often for aesthetic reasons or personal achievement.
He's bulking up to feel more confident at the beach this summer.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Transformation
Used to express a change in someone’s physical appearance, often through exercise.
After joining the gym, Mia bulked up significantly.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports Context
Commonly used in sports to describe gaining muscle for better performance.
The athletes are bulking up to prepare for the wrestling championships.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Goals
Indicates an intentional effort, often for aesthetic reasons or personal achievement.
He's bulking up to feel more confident at the beach this summer.
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