Upskip
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Upskip is a noun meaning (phonetics) A raise in pitch with no perceptible glide connecting the tone to the previous sound.
Meaning
(phonetics) A raise in pitch with no perceptible glide connecting the tone to the previous sound.
More Meanings
- (poetic) To spring or skip up.
- (obsolete) An upstart.
Example Sentences
With rags and leathers in his hands Upskips be ostentatiously; Anon he at the summit stands, And window cleans vivaciously.
Nobody can tell that yet, of course; it is too soon; in a month, in two months, perhaps, we shall know whether Mussolini is a real leader or an upskip.
Pitch-squeeze tone modifier (sign :) is manifested by a pitch range narrowing over the whole tone cadence; hence no pitch upskip or downskip or evenskip is noticeable.
Come tumbling on to steal And gorge and gorge and gorge do bumble bees, Which, stalwart strong, rob ; while, praying some service, Upskips the weakly butterfly whose purse The good she does not get repays.
Word Forms
- upskips
- upskipping
- upskipped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skip, skipjack, startup, skip-kennel, skipper, underpuller.
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