Everyone in my office says "parked up" when referring to parking their car. I think the "up" is redundant, as "parked" suffices. But is this one of the English language's many subtle but critical differences? Does anyone know?
Fleetheart · 20/06/2024 13:48
isn’t it one of these insidious Americanisms that is creeping in? We always used to just say parked didn’t we?
Fleetheart · 20/06/2024 13:48
isn’t it one of these insidious Americanisms that is creeping in? We always used to just say parked didn’t we?
darksigns · 20/06/2024 13:51
I would use ‘parked up’ if the person was staying in the car, such as somewhere picturesque whilst eating lunch.
AgnesX · 22/06/2024 08:24
I've noticed the insidious creep of this and it's so irritating. When did parking "up" became a thing.
Everyone and their granny's dog seems to use it. DH has been warned!
legacyflygirl · 20/06/2024 13:53
Hmmm interesting!
I would say 'I parked near the station' referring to the position of the car, whereas 'parked up' means getting out of the car, unloading bags, buggies, bikes etc There is a subtle difference in meaning....
incessantpunditry · 20/06/2024 13:49
DH says it too, and I don't like it either.
It would make sense if there was also a 'parked down', which there isn't.
Fleetheart · 20/06/2024 13:48
isn’t it one of these insidious Americanisms that is creeping in? We always used to just say parked didn’t we?
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TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 22/06/2024 11:12
Yes there is.
'I parked down the road as there was no where closer for me to park up. 🤣'
incessantpunditry · 20/06/2024 13:49
DH says it too, and I don't like it either.
It would make sense if there was also a 'parked down', which there isn't.
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