What does "Knock up" mean?

make someone pregnant (slang)

Synonym: impregnate Opposite: prevent pregnancy

"Knock up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Are you sayin' I knocked you up?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E3

She's knocked up.

Grey's Anatomy S4E14

I wasn't gonna tell you until after you got knocked up and were stuck with me.

New Girl S1E13

What with her being unmarried, knocked up by some guy.

The Office S6E1

You knocked up Prissy Katlow?

The Wire S2E7

What, he knock her up?

Young Sheldon S3E11

No, in this case "knocked her up" IS a phrase I'd use!

Doctor Who S1E8

Will: So you knocked her up but you’re not gonna marry her.

Friends S8E9

"Knock up" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 15 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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