Question 1

What does "bell up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To telephone someone.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Bell me up when you've finished work and we'll meet for a pint.

Question 3

Is "bell up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"bell up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. British English slang. 'Bell' is used as a verb in British informal English to mean 'phone' (e.g., 'Give me a bell' = 'Call me'). 'Bell up' is a rarer variant. Most speakers would say 'ring up' or 'call up' instead.

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