Uppy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌ.pi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Uppy is an adjective meaning Synonym of uppity.
Meaning
Synonym of uppity.
More Meanings
- (childish) The act of being held up, e.g. carried on one's parent's shoulder or back.
Example Sentences
'Don't get uppy with me, son. Give me that back.'
He says 'Oh, why not', he likes to know the reasons why, but he doesn't get uppy about it […]
I WANT UPPY DADA! WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE I'M ALONE WITH THE GIRLS? WHAT IF -- OKAY, STOP THINKING ABOUT IT! LET'S JUST WALK FOR NOW, OKAY? UPPY, DADA!
“I want uppy," he whined. The boat sped up my throat and I caught it in a weedy thrash of my hair. He whined and I played. More and more terrifically I played, making great splashes and bubbly creations.
Word Forms
- uppier
- uppiest
- uppies
Synonyms for uppy
Depending on context, synonyms include uppity, uppies, upsies.
Antonyms for uppy
Common opposites include downsies.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include buggish, kittywumpus, pug-ugly, biggety, upter, utchy.
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