burn up

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To catch fire and burn until destroyed.

   • Near-synonyms: go up in smoke; see also Thesaurus:combust
   • The rocket may burn up on reentry.
2. 2

   To destroy by burning.

   • Before daylight, when the dragon flew home to sleep, he had burned up the hall and even the throne of the Geatish king.
3. 3

   To anger

   To anger; to annoy.

   • Near-synonyms: incense; see also Thesaurus:enrage, Thesaurus:annoy
   • His thoughtlessness really burns me up.
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   1. 4

      To be angry or annoyed.

   2. 5

      To be or feel overly hot or inflamed.

      • Near-synonyms: steam, swelter
      • It's the middle of summer; I know it's going to be burning up outside.
      • Now that we've been walking awhile, I'm burning up in this coat! Time to take it off.
   3. 6

      To ride a motorcycle or other vehicle at high speed.

   4. 7

      To use up too much energy when first bowled and to therefore not finishing strongly.

   5. 8

      Misspelling of burnup.

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