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Definition of upper noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

upper

noun
 
/ˈʌpə(r)/
 
/ˈʌpər/
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  1. the top part of a shoe that is attached to the sole
    • shoes with leather uppers
  2. (informal) a drug that makes you feel excited and full of energy compare downer
    3. Word Originnoun sense 1 Middle English: from the adjective up + -er. noun sense 2 1960s: from the verb up + -er.
Idioms
on your uppers
  1. (British English, informal) having very little moneyTopics Social issuesc2
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