Crease up
phrasal verb
Laugh uncontrollably or show signs of great amusement.
The joke was so funny, he started to crease up.
Usage tips
Informal
phrasal verb
To make or become wrinkled.
His shirt got creased up in the suitcase.
phrasal verb
To become or make someone become very worried or nervous.
She was all creased up with worry.
Usage tips
Informal
phrasal verb
Laugh uncontrollably or show signs of great amusement.
The joke was so funny, he started to crease up.
Usage tips
Informal
phrasal verb
To make or become wrinkled.
His shirt got creased up in the suitcase.
phrasal verb
To become or make someone become very worried or nervous.
She was all creased up with worry.
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Spontaneous Reaction
Used when someone can't help but laugh, often unexpectedly or in an uncontrolled way.
When he slipped on the banana, I just creased up!
Pro Tip 2/3Intense Amusement
Shows a higher level of amusement than just smiling or chuckling.
The comedian had the whole crowd creasing up.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
Mainly used in casual situations among friends or in lighthearted settings.
At family gatherings, my uncle's stories make us all crease up.
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