Up-and Definition

adverb

(colloquial) Abruptly; unexpectedly.

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Origin of Up-and

  • Unknown. Possibly from get up and. Possibly a dialect use of up (verb)

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Up-and Sentence Examples

  • You'd better go wash up and tell your Dad supper is ready.

  • She jerked her head up and stared at him, letting the nightgown fall loosely around her body.

  • I was so excited that I couldn't sleep, so I got up and dressed.

  • What you have on is fine, but if you want to freshen up and wear something else, go ahead.

  • Finally he glanced up and met her questioning gaze.

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Words Starting With

UUP

Words Ending With

DNDAND

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Words Starting With U and Ending With D

Starts With U & Ends With DStarts With UP & Ends With DStarts With U & Ends With ND

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With U6 Letter Words Ending With D