crank up

To start something. Derived from the method of starting an old-timey car that literally had to be "cranked up" before it could be run.

Make sure the pool isn't too cold before I bother to crank up the heater.

by Metatag November 2, 2005

crank up

To crank something up means to increase it or make it more intense

The kids crank up the volume on the stereo.
The pressure to succeed in school has been cranked up a notch.

by Vicky0 December 3, 2020

crank up

horny.

“god i’m really starting to crank up”

by YESladssss384 July 21, 2021

crank up the diarrhea dial

something that becomes really, really shitty over time

Person 1: there's a new sequel coming out for (insert shitty movie) today!
Person 2: oh man i can't wait to see how far they crank up the diarrhea dial this time!

by the elusive bank-teller November 22, 2013

Crank up the old Evinrude

The process of trying to get and old, tired dick ready for battle. A rallying cry for boaters.

It had been so long since I ducked, but with a willing spirit, I attempted to crank up the old Evinrude.

by Pompatus of Love September 4, 2016

crank it up a notch

It means to bring anything to a next higher level.

Don't always play it in easy mode. Let's crank it up a notch!

by Montage0921 June 8, 2021

crank it up and rip the knob off

An 80's term meaning to crank up the volume on a boombox and rip the knob off so nobody can turn it down.

Boombox: (song starts playing)
Guy: This is my favorite! Crank it up and rip the knob off!

by Amethyst Watermelon September 5, 2016