Turnup Definition & Meaning

American

Etymology

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turnup American [turn-uhp] / ˈtɜrnˌʌp /

noun

1. something that is turned up or that turns up.

2. upturn.

3. British. a cuff on a pair of trousers.

4. Chiefly British. fight; row; disturbance.

adjective

1. that is or may be turned up.

Etymology

Origin of turnup

First recorded in 1605–15; noun use of verb phrase turn up

Example Sentences

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Just being there for the turnup is fine though.

From Washington Post

All movable books were intended for adults until the 18th century, when the first children’s “turnup” books appeared.

From New York Times

The chain's latest black trousers are a modern shape, which tapers through the leg so they sit, with a neat turnup, on the ankle.

From The Guardian

I mean that of turnups; not of turnips, according to the best orthography, but absolutely turnups.

From Project Gutenberg

He was a man of medium size, with a pair of small eyes, and a turnup nose.

From Project Gutenberg

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