Advertisement
Advertisement
turnup
[ turn-uhp ]
noun
- something that is turned up or that turns up.
- British. a cuff on a pair of trousers.
- Chiefly British. fight; row; disturbance.
adjective
- that is or may be turned up.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of turnup1
First recorded in 1605–15; noun use of verb phrase turn up
Discover More
Example Sentences
(Spoken)—She's a nice wegitable countenance; turnup nose, redish cheeks, and carroty hair.
From Project Gutenberg
He has carroty hair, reddish cheeks, a turnup nose, and a sage look.
From Project Gutenberg
He was a man of medium size, with a pair of small eyes, and a turnup nose.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse