bulk up

verb

bulked up; bulking up; bulks up

intransitive verb

: to gain weight especially by becoming more muscular

transitive verb

: to cause to bulk up

Examples of bulk up in a Sentence

she bulked up her hair with one hand as she reached for the shears with the other
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Most of the streamer’s shows are produced from its Rokit Studios in-house production arm, turned around quickly to bulk up the original content offer. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 Instead, focus on bulking up the dish with additional ingredients like beans, tomatoes, or vegetables to help balance the heat without compromising taste. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024 The Lynx have since bulked up their athletic training staff, which now includes former Minnesota Vikings and Twins personnel. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2024 That includes improving shelter facilities, bulking up the housing supply and reducing the number of people sleeping outdoors, among other areas of focus. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bulk up 

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of bulk up was in 1979

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“Bulk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulk%20up. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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