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Definition of upsies
upsies
/ˈʌp.siz/
up · sies
Plural:upsies
upsies Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
2
Tier
1
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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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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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