Bare it up Share definition Flag To approach an activity in it's purest and primal form. An alternative phrase to "rough it up." Often used by lumberjacks. I don't need to heat this hot dog up with my microwave. I'll just bare it up over the fire. Bare it up by djpop408 March 15, 2010 0 0 Get merch Get the Bare it up mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch