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Definition hike up in American English

hike up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to pull up a piece of your clothing, usually in order to be more comfortable

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TV networks are trying to hike up their viewing figures by broadcasting cheap game shows.

Definition hike up in American English