Country Dictionary

Excessively short trousers resulting in the exposure of ankles, and in extreme cases, calves.

haha, look at them jack ups

This is a phrase largely equivilent to fucked up or screwed up. It roughly means "in a state of disarray" and is commonly used in the phrase "to jack someone/something up". In some cases, the meaning may be slightly altered by the fact that to get "jacked" can mean to be struck or injured.

That's jacked up man. I can't belive your girlfriend is cheating on you.

I got in a wreck last night. My car got totally jacked up.

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

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.

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."

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

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.