Phrasal Verbs

knock up (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb knock up (2)

British and Australian English offensive!

Meaning

to make a woman pregnant

For example

  • knock sb up Does anyone know who knocked her up?

  • be/get knocked up Of course I knew I could get knocked up if he didn't use a condom!

Variety

This is typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz

A lot of young men are knocking up their girlfriends because they

a. get angry with them

b. can't afford cell phones

c. don't use condoms
a) get angry with them b) can't afford cell phones c) don't use condoms

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Contributor: Matt Errey