uptick

American  

[uhp-tik] / ˈʌpˌtɪk /

noun

1. a rise or improvement in business activity, in mood, etc.

2. Stock Exchange.

   1. a selling price that is higher than the last price.

   2. a slight upward trend in price.

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uptick British  

/ ˈʌptɪk /

noun

1. a rise or increase

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Etymology

Origin of uptick

First recorded in 1950–55; up- + tick ¹

Example Sentences

The American Association of Individual Investors also posted a big uptick in bullish sentiment from its membership this week, with some 46% of respondents signaling stocks are likely to rise over the next six months.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Despite the uptick in rattlesnake bites, a fatal rattlesnake bite is a rare occurrence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Now, thanks in part to the uptick in energy prices, that percentage has dropped to 11%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

When asked Friday if there was an uptick in ships passing through Hormuz, Matt Smith, U.S. head analyst at Kpler, said that “it is too soon to say.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

I feel the uptick of my heartbeat, the rush of blood in my ears.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam