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fill up

verb

Meaning

  • To make (something) completely full.

  • To fill the tank of a vehicle with fuel.

    "It costs a fortune these days to fill up."

  • To become completely full.

  • To become tearful as a result of strong emotion.

  • To annoy, or displease, by taunting, or by excessive nagging.

  • To satisfy the hunger of (someone).

    "Thanks for the chocolate cake – it really filled me up!"

  • To satisfy one's hunger; to stop being hungry.

  • To make a full house on the turn or the river.