knock up

/nɑk əp/
/nɒk əp/
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Other forms: knocked up; knocking up; knocks up

Definitions of knock up
  1. verb
    make pregnant
    synonyms: bang up, impregnate, prang up
    impregnate
    fertilize and cause to grow
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    type of:
    fecundate, fertilise, fertilize, inseminate
    introduce semen into (a female)
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