jack-ups

Derogative term for trousers worn too short (approx 1-3 inches above the shoe), often with white socks underneath making the jack-up more obvious.

Check that guy's jack-ups
My best trousers had shrunk, resulting in fairly serious jack-ups

by Nicky November 29, 2004

jacked up

1. not working properly or as intended.
2. having used a large quantity of speed, cocaine, or other amphetamine.
3. cut or lacerated by means of a make-shift knife or blade. see SKIV
4. In generally poor or injured condition.

sense "1": "This is so JACKED UP! She said she'd be here at eight!"
sense "4": "I want to play, but my shoulder's still JACKED UP from last weekend.

by mainframe November 01, 2003

jacked up

In the military, to be given a stern talking-to by an NCO for some offense or omission.

"We all got jacked up this morning for calling him 'sergeant-major' instead of RSM."
"On course they'll jack you up if you aren't wearing dress uniform in your ID photo."

by HellHound May 05, 2015

jack up

1. Incrase sharply

2. Inject illegal drugs

3. Raise a car to be able to do mechanical work

1. Jack up the oil prices

2. Jack up heroin four times a day

3. Jack up the car and change the tyre

by osmokozmo October 26, 2007

Jacked-Up

1.) To be in a state of disarray, or an undesired position.

I wrecked my truck last night, and the front-end is all jacked-up.

by Gary J. Talley March 19, 2003

jacked up

(Adjective )informally used to describe something that is not quite right.

Her shirt is jacked-up.
That's jacked-up, why did you do that?
This definition is jacked-up.

by Hailey Cooley August 22, 2003

jack-ups

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

by A D August 13, 2007