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Browsing page 36 of new words for September 21, 2009

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under the gun

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under the table

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ungodly

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unhinged

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upstairs

noun - uncountable

  • in the head, brain.
    He doesn't have a lot going on upstairs.

    Last edited on Oct 19 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

  • a metaphorical (or often actual) place where higher management works.
    I'm going to have to run this upstairs before we can sign the deal.

    Last edited on Oct 19 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 19 2010.

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uptight

adjective

  • In the 60s, "uptight" meant "great," "fantastic," "excellent." This usage was popular among African Americans, particularly musicians. Refer to Stevie Wonder's "Baby, Everything is Alright, Uptight, Out of Sight."

    Last edited on Oct 02 2015. Submitted by Pete W on Oct 02 2015.

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up to snuff

adjective

  • meeting standards or expectations.
    I don't think this batch of macaroni and cheese is quite up to snuff.

    Last edited on Nov 05 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

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