linkup
/ˈlɪŋk ʌp/
Very CommonMeeting up with someone, or connecting two people or parties for a purpose.
Can be platonic or romantic depending on context. 'We linked up to record' is professional. 'We linked up' without context sometimes implies a romantic or hookup implication. The ambiguity is part of why it gets used.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | they linked up in the studio last week. something is coming. | Two artists had an informal session together and a release is expected. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | whenever you're in the city we gotta link up fr | The speaker wants to meet the person in person the next time they are nearby. | instagram, 2023 |
| 03 | she linked both of them up and now they have a whole EP together | A third person made the introduction that led to a creative partnership. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | said we'd link up and then went ghost. classic. | Someone made plans to meet and then disappeared without following through. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Arranging to meet someone in person.
- Describing a casual creative session between artists.
- Connecting two people who should know each other.
Do not use it when
- You are describing a formal meeting, contract, or professional partnership.Use “collab” instead.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Common in UK Black British slang and spread globally through grime, UK drill, and social media. Used widely across the diaspora and adopted broadly into general online youth slang.
- First seen
- 2000s
- Confidence
- medium
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