
Duff up
Violence implied
 The phrase suggests physical harm, used in serious or threatening situations. 
If you cheat again, they might duff you up after the game.
 Intensity varies
 Can mean minor to severe beating, depending on context. 
He got duffed up a bit during the scuffle, nothing too bad.
 Informal slang
 It's slang, so it's not appropriate for formal contexts. 
I wouldn't use 'duff up' in our report to the board.