Heads-up
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhɛdzˈʌp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heads-up is a noun meaning (poker) Involving two players. (usually said when there are only two players in the table; or, when all players except two folded).
Meaning
(poker) Involving two players. (usually said when there are only two players in the table; or, when all players except two folded).
More Meanings
- With head directly above the neck, eyes front.
- Alert; vigilant
- (chiefly US, idiomatic) A warning or call to pay attention; an advisory notice; a notice of what is to happen; a holler.
Example Sentences
Send everyone a heads-up about the inspection tomorrow.
There were only two of us, so we started playing heads-up.
Getting those marbles off the red carpet was a real heads-up move.
A heads-up posture meant the pilot couldn't pay attention to his instruments.
Word Forms
- heads-ups
Synonyms for heads-up
Depending on context, synonyms include wide-awake, alert.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alert, wide-awake, caution, visit, tell, warning.
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