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Meaning of startle up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To flush a target, usually birds and often accidentally.

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Examples

“Take care not to startle up the quail.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

startled startles startling starts starts a family starts a fresh hare