Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
act-up
phrasal verb
/ækt ʌp/
Definition
to behave badly or in a disruptive manner.
Examples
- The children tend to act up when they’re tired.
- During the meeting, a few participants started to act up, distracting everyone.
- If you don’t pay attention to your dog, he might act up and misbehave.
Meaning
Act-up refers to a situation where someone is not following rules or behaving as expected, causing disturbance or inconvenience.
Synonyms
- misbehave
- act out
- cause trouble
