Meaning of hike up in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   hike up

   Definitions

   1. pull up

   Examples

   • « hitch socks and pants »
2. 2. increase

   Examples

   • « The landlord hiked up the rents »

   Derived terms

   • boost
   • cost increase
   • hike
   • raise
   • rise
   • salary increase
   • wage hike
   • wage increase

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