by osmokozmo November 13, 2007
by Gary J. Talley March 19, 2003
by Hailey Cooley August 22, 2003
commonly thought of as meaning trousers that are too short, 'jack-ups' are actually trousers that, surprise surprise, have been 'jacked' up. That means that the waistband has been pulled higher than necessary, possibly up to the naval (bellybutton) or chest.
person1: (indicating person2's trousers) ha, look, he's got jack-ups!
person2: actually, my trousers are just a bit short
person1's friend, person3: yeah thats what jack-ups are, you idiot
person2: commonly thought of as meaning trousers that are too short, 'jack-ups' are actually trousers that, surprise surprise, have been 'jacked' up. That means that the waistband has been pulled higher than necessary, possibly up to the naval (bellybutton) or chest.
person1 & person3: youre such a nerd
person2: actually, my trousers are just a bit short
person1's friend, person3: yeah thats what jack-ups are, you idiot
person2: commonly thought of as meaning trousers that are too short, 'jack-ups' are actually trousers that, surprise surprise, have been 'jacked' up. That means that the waistband has been pulled higher than necessary, possibly up to the naval (bellybutton) or chest.
person1 & person3: youre such a nerd
by A D August 16, 2007
by watzy December 11, 2008
Refers to pricing of items for sale. Generally implies that the marked price is higher than the item is worth for marketing reasons (to get a higher discounted sale price), or raised due to high demand (gouge price).
Some sale! These prices are all jacked up!
The car price is jacked up $3000 over list because no one has any left on the lot!
The car price is jacked up $3000 over list because no one has any left on the lot!
by KP: July 11, 2006
by Rev. Sully June 12, 2007