date up

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English

Verb

date up (third-person singular simple present dates up, present participle dating up, simple past and past participle dated up)

  1. (intransitive, informal) To date someone who is more desirable or of a higher social status than oneself.
    Synonym: outkick one's coverage
    • 2021 November 2, Emma Nolan, “Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson Rumors Spark Wave of Memes”, in Newsweek:
      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."
    • 2021 December 8, Josie Copson, “The rise of salt daddy dating: meet the fake sugar daddies intent on scamming women”, in Cosmopolitan:
      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.
  2. (transitive, dated, slang, US) To have an affair or dalliance with (someone).

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