up-and-down
adjective
moving alternately up and down.
up-and-downness
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a word derived from
up-and-down.
Example Sentences
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Beswick's awkwardness and his abrupt up-and-downness of manner contrasted strangely with Dr. Gunstone's simple but graceful ways.
From The Faith Doctor A Story of New York by Edward Eggleston
There's the same prim, official straight up-and-downness about the brick front.
From In the Bishop's Carriage by Miriam Michelson
