Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scare-up
phrasal verb
/skɛər ʌp/
Definition
To cause something to be found or acquired, often by surprising or frightening someone.
Examples
- She managed to scare up enough money for the trip just in time.
- After the sudden emergency, he was able to scare up some help from his neighbors.
- Can you scare up some chairs for our guests?
Meaning
The phrase ‘scare up’ is typically used to describe the action of gathering or locating something by using a sudden scare or surprise as a prompting factor. It often suggests a sense of urgency or need, implying that the act of ‘scaring up’ can lead to finding or obtaining something that may not have been readily available.
Synonyms
- gather
- rustle up
- round up
- fetch
- procure
