Meaning of date up | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To date someone who is more desirable or of a higher social status than oneself.
   informal, intransitive
2. To have an affair or dalliance with (someone).
   US, dated, slang, transitive

Examples

“Davidson and Kardashian have⟳ not confirmed if they are dating or if any romance is on the cards but unsurprisingly, the rumor mill is swirling with fans indulging in hundreds of memes to comment⟳ on the situation. […] Comedian Hannah Dickinson added: "Pete Davidson needs do a masterclass on how to date⟳ up."”

“The growing number⟳ of women now ‘dating up’ with sugar daddies has led to a strange new creature emerging from the depths. He’s suave, charming and wants to date⟳ you. Oh and he’s totally... skint.”

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