Definition of "talk up" in English

Verb

1. To talk about (something or someone) to make it seem as good as possible or to draw positive attention to it.

   • The restaurant had been talked up way too much, that it left me somewhat disappointed.
   • Charlie's been talking up Robbie in an attempt to set him up with Lucy.

2. To talk louder.

3. To speak in a plain and candid way, or with bold impudence.