search up
verb
to look something up on the internet
What does search up mean?
Search up is synonymous with look up, defined “to search for in or as if in a reference work.” It is used specifically in the context of using a search engine to obtain information about someone or something on the internet.
Examples of search up
Trying to search up very specific lyrics from a song stuck in my head
—@justthemoon, BlueSky, 17 July 2026
To download the app, search up Allen County Ohio Sheriff’s Office in the Apple app store or Google Play.
—Oh, i saw the Gemini AI answer but for some reason when i searched it up to take the picture it wasn’t there so i clicked a few things and it was here.
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Where does search up come from?
The use of search in place of look reflects a technological shift in the way people (and especially young people raised entirely within the online era) seek information, from “looking” in physical sources to using search engines.
How is search up used?
Search up is mostly used by young people, both verbally and on social media, but is starting to make its way into print media as well. It is not slang, but its relative newness may give its use a slightly informal feel.
Search it up – we’re not linking to it.
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