hike up
Increase sharply, suddenly
Hike up means to pull or lift something upward with a quick motion, typically clothing that has slipped or bunched: She hiked up her skirt to wade through the puddle, He hiked up his pants.
The phrase also means to raise sharply, especially prices or rates: The landlord hiked up the rent again.
Both senses share the idea of an abrupt upward movement.
increase
Lift or increase
- inflateFill with gas
- boostUpward push or increase
- escalateIncrease in severity
- surgeSudden powerful increase
spike · gouge · escalation · inflation · surcharge · premium · markup
clothing
Change to fit better
- straightenMake linear or orderly
- repositionMove to new location
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- pantsTwo-legged garment
raise
Lift or increase
surge · spike · gouge · escalation · inflation · surcharge · premium · markup
adjust
Change to fit better
- straightenMake linear or orderly
- repositionMove to new location
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment