jack-ups

Derogative term for trousers worn too short (approx 1-3 inches above the shoe), often with white socks underneath making the jack-up more obvious.

Check that guy's jack-ups
My best trousers had shrunk, resulting in fairly serious jack-ups

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jacked up

1. not working properly or as intended.
2. having used a large quantity of speed, cocaine, or other amphetamine.
3. cut or lacerated by means of a make-shift knife or blade. see SKIV
4. In generally poor or injured condition.

sense "1": "This is so JACKED UP! She said she'd be here at eight!"
sense "4": "I want to play, but my shoulder's still JACKED UP from last weekend.

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jacked up

In the military, to be given a stern talking-to by an NCO for some offense or omission.

"We all got jacked up this morning for calling him 'sergeant-major' instead of RSM."
"On course they'll jack you up if you aren't wearing dress uniform in your ID photo."

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jack up

1. Incrase sharply

2. Inject illegal drugs

3. Raise a car to be able to do mechanical work

1. Jack up the oil prices

2. Jack up heroin four times a day

3. Jack up the car and change the tyre

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Jacked-Up

1.) To be in a state of disarray, or an undesired position.

I wrecked my truck last night, and the front-end is all jacked-up.

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jacked up

(Adjective )informally used to describe something that is not quite right.

Her shirt is jacked-up.
That's jacked-up, why did you do that?
This definition is jacked-up.

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jack-ups

commonly thought of as meaning trousers that are too short, 'jack-ups' are actually trousers that, surprise surprise, have been 'jacked' up. That means that the waistband has been pulled higher than necessary, possibly up to the naval (bellybutton) or chest.

person1: (indicating person2's trousers) ha, look, he's got jack-ups!

person2: actually, my trousers are just a bit short

person1's friend, person3: yeah thats what jack-ups are, you idiot

person2: commonly thought of as meaning trousers that are too short, 'jack-ups' are actually trousers that, surprise surprise, have been 'jacked' up. That means that the waistband has been pulled higher than necessary, possibly up to the naval (bellybutton) or chest.

person1 & person3: youre such a nerd

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