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.
by Metatag July 30, 2005
The kids crank up the volume on the stereo.
The pressure to succeed in school has been cranked up a notch.
The pressure to succeed in school has been cranked up a notch.
by Vicky0 December 03, 2020
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!
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
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 04, 2016
• An expression used to elicit excitement.
• Requesting an assistant to try a machine for operation.
• requesting for a controller of some device be operated in a manner to elevate the output.
• Requesting an assistant to try a machine for operation.
• requesting for a controller of some device be operated in a manner to elevate the output.
• "Ok, I've replaced the flux capacitor, that should go now crank it up!"
• "sweet brah! Dis Ma favourite tune!! Crank it uuuuup!!
• "sweet brah! Dis Ma favourite tune!! Crank it uuuuup!!
by Wade the rubber spade September 09, 2016