up-tempo
Americannoun
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up-tempos,
plural
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up-tempi
plural
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of up-tempo
First recorded in 1945–50
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Golesh particularly remembers going up against Texas Tech and their coach Mike Leach, a leading practitioner of the up-tempo “Air Raid” offense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The question heading into the Division II final was whether King/Drew could slow Sylmar’s up-tempo offense — which had scored over 90 points 11 times and over 100 four times this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
He rediscovered his rhythm when compiling an up-tempo 103 break and crafted a wonderful 111 - his eighth century of the tournament - to round off the afternoon's play.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026
Tape of Chambliss had left their jaws hanging, and they could only imagine what he might accomplish in Kiffin’s up-tempo attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
It was a little up-tempo for slow dancing, but that didn’t seem to concern him.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Do you think you’re stronger in ballads or up-tempos?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024
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