Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

up-and-under

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.64 in modern English

Syllables: up--and-un-der
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of up and under.

Example Sentences

"Suddenly Suárez was clear, and anyone with an understanding of the sport would know that a player with his gifts cannot be left with such space. What a dreadful goal – the long up-and-under – to leave England on their knees."

Inflected Forms

up-and-unders (plural)

Questions

What does up-and-under mean?: Alternative form of up and under.

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