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Definition of upsies

upsies

/ˈʌp.siz/
up · sies

Plural:upsies
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• interjection

1

Used in baby talk by a young child to request being picked up, or by an adult when lifting a child into the air.

Example

"The toddler stretched her arms toward her father and cried, "Upsies!""

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• noun

1

In childish or informal speech, the act of lifting someone, especially a small child or pet, up into one's arms.

Example

"Whenever the puppy gets tired on a long walk, he paws at my legs to ask for upsies."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upsies. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upsies
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