adj
Meaning 1
Synonym of uppity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: uppity
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
uppy
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/ˈʌ.pi/
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noun
Meaning 2
The act of being held up, e.g. carried on one's parent's shoulder or back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: childish
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: uppies, upsies
Antonyms: downsies
History
Etymology
From up + -y