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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