Question 1

What does "knive up" mean?

Accepted Answer

Non-standard variant of 'knife up': to stab or attack someone with a knife.

Question 2

How do you use "knive up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He was reportedly knived up outside the venue, though police could not confirm the details.

Question 3

Is "knive up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"knive up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Non-standard spelling. 'Knive' is not a recognised verb in standard dictionaries; this form likely arises by analogy ('knife → knive' as 'life → live'). Treat as an error or extreme slang. Prefer 'knife up' in all contexts.

knive up

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