up 2 1 verb, adverb v, adv adjective • being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
adverb • spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
• to a higher intensity
• nearer to the speaker
• to a more central or a more northerly place
• to a later time
adjective satellite • out of bed
• getting higher or more vigorous
• extending or moving toward a higher place
• (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness
• open
• (used of computers) operating properly
• used up
cup 3 1 noun n noun • a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
• the quantity a cup will hold
• any cup-shaped concavity
• a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces
• cup-shaped plant organ
• a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
• the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green
• a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
verb • form into the shape of a cup
• put into a cup
• treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin
yup 3 1 noun • A yes; an affirmative answer.
• A young upwardly mobile urban professional person with an affluent lifestyle.
pup 3 1 noun n noun • young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
• an inexperienced young person
verb • give birth to (a puppy)
closeup 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a photograph taken at close range
backup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
• the act of providing approval and support
pickup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard
• a warrant to take someone into custody
• anything with restorative powers
• a casual acquaintance; often made in hope of sexual relationships
• the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration
• mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge
• an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable
• the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places
• the act of taking aboard passengers or freight
setup 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • equipment designed to serve a specific function
• the way something is organized or arranged
• an act that incriminates someone on a false charge
lineup 6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat
• a line of persons arranged by police for inspection or identification
• the schedule of programs for a particular period
makeup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
• an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
• the way in which someone or something is composed
breakup 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)
• coming apart
buildup 7 2 noun n noun • the act of building up an accumulation
• the result of the process of accumulation
• highly favorable publicity and praise
buttercup 9 3 noun n noun • any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
checkup 7 2 noun n noun • a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
cleanup 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a very large profit
• (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team)
• the act of making something clean
grownup 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a fully developed person from maturity onward
adjective satellite • (of animals) fully developed
holdup 6 2 noun n noun • robbery at gunpoint
• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
hookup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a device providing a connection between a power source and a user
• a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose
lockup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • jail in a local police station
• the act of locking something up to protect it
pushup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
roundup 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold
• a summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup"
• the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police
teacup 6 2 noun n noun • as much as a teacup will hold
• a cup from which tea is drunk
followup 8 3 noun n noun • a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work
• an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done
• a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
warmup 6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity
• Any act of preparation for a performance
• A period of time allocated for performing warm-ups.
blowup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
• an unrestrained expression of emotion
• a photographic print that has been enlarged
eggcup 6 2 noun n noun • dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg
letup 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
linkup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a fastener that serves to join or connect
markup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price
• detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics)
speedup 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the act of accelerating; increasing the speed
startup 7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • the act of setting in operation
• the act of starting a new operation or practice
windup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a concluding action
adjective satellite • operated by a mechanism
hangup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition; a complex.
• An unforeseen obstacle to progress; a hitch.
pileup 6 2 noun n noun • multiple collisions of vehicles
shakeup 7 2 noun n noun • the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
krupp 5 1 noun n noun • German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp; his firm provided ordnance for German armies from the 1840s through World War II (1812-1887)
• German industrialist who manufactured steel in Essen (1787-1826)
coverup 7 3 noun n noun • An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake.
• An item of clothing to be worn over a swimsuit while not in the water.
standup 7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • A performance of stand-up comedy; jokes delivered standing on a stage
• A comedian who performs on stage.
• A short meeting performed while standing up.
• A free-standing photographic print or promotional item; a standee.
walkup 6 2 verb v noun • An apartment or block with stairs rather than an elevator.
• An informal visit to a control tower by a pilot, typically used as part of pilot training.
• A mountain that can be climbed without specialist equipment.
• A customer who arrives without a reservation; a walk-in.
• An indoor or outdoor stand where food is sold to the public.
• Colaptes auratus, northern flicker.
scup 4 1 noun • flesh of fish found in colder waters of northern Atlantic coast of the United States
• lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States
• porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America
• found in Atlantic coastal waters of North America from South Carolina to Maine; esteemed as a panfish
dup 3 1 noun n
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tuneup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • A series of adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance
• A series of preparations for vigorous exercise; a warm-up
• A match or race (frequently one exhibition in nature) contested as preparation for a match or race of high stakes.
catsup 6 2 noun n noun • thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes
dustup 6 2 noun n tup 3 3 verb, noun v, n noun • uncastrated adult male sheep
gallop 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
verb • ride at a galloping pace
• go at galloping speed
• cause to move at full gallop
hup 3 1 verb v interjection • The first beat of a 4/4 military cadence, commanding either the lead-off step in a march or some other action.
mixup 5 2 verb, noun v, n noun • A case of confusion.
pullup 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • An exercise done for strengthening the arms and upper body, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar.
• A pullup resistor.
touchup 7 2 noun n noun • A slight correction or adjustment.
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