burn up

Meanings

Verb

• To catch fire and burn until destroyed.
• To destroy by burning.
• To anger; to annoy.
• To feel overly hot or inflamed.
• To ride a motorcycle or other vehicle at high speed.

Noun

• A high-speed ride in or on a motorcycle or other vehicle.

Origin

• From burn + up. Compare Middle English upbrennynge, upbrennende, German Low German upbrannen.