Standard Lemma guide

two-up

adj · adv · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having two document pages per printed page.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

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Broader terms: N-up

2

adv

Meaning 2

With two people aboard.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: manner

Examples

  • Some of us rode two-up as we travelled in convoy to the beach.

Meaning relationships

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A game of chance, played by betting on the outcome of two pennies thrown in the air.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, uncountable

Topics: games

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From two + up.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: tūapu — a game of chance