Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wised-up was in 1926

Dictionary Entries Near wised-up

Cite this Entry

“Wised-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wised-up. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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