upsilon |
the name of the twentieth letter of the Greek alphabet. [2 definitions] |
upstage |
toward or in the rear part of the stage. [6 definitions] |
upstairs |
on or toward an upper floor; up the stairs. [4 definitions] |
upstanding |
standing erect or vertical. [2 definitions] |
upstart |
one who has an exaggerated esteem of himself or herself. [4 definitions] |
upstate |
the part of a state that is north or inland of the major city or port. [2 definitions] |
upstream |
toward or near the origin of a stream or river; against the current. [3 definitions] |
upstroke |
an upward stroke, as of a piston or pen. |
upsurge |
to rise or increase, esp. greatly, rapidly, or violently; surge up. [2 definitions] |
upsweep |
to sweep, curve, or slope upwards. [4 definitions] |
upswept |
sloping or curving upward. |
upswing |
an upward part of a movement, as of a pendulum or cycle. [3 definitions] |
upsy-daisy |
used to comfort or distract a baby as one raises it. |
uptake |
a conduit or passage leading upward, such as a chimney or ventilation pipe. [2 definitions] |
up the creek |
(informal) in trouble; in a difficult situation. |
up the river |
(slang) in or to a prison. |
upthrust |
a thrust in an upward direction. |
uptight |
(informal) tense or nervous. [3 definitions] |
up to |
as far upward as. [7 definitions] |
up-to-date |
having the most recent information; current. [2 definitions] |
up to date |
fully informed; knowing the most recent information (often fol. by "on," "as to," or "with regard to"). [3 definitions] |