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Antonyms for on the up up


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : uhp
Phonetic Transcription : ʌp



Definition of on the up up

Origin :
  • earliest recorded sense is "to drive and catch (swans)," 1560, from up (adv.). Meaning "to get up, rise to one's feet" (as in up and leave) is recorded from 1643. Sense of "to move upward" is recorded from 1737. Meaning "increase" (as in up the price of oil) is attested from 1915. Cf. Old English verb uppian "to rise." Upping block is attested from 1796.
  • As in lawful : adj allowable, legitimate
  • As in legal : adj allowable, permissible
  • As in legitimate : adj authentic, valid, legal
  • As in on the level : adj quite honest
  • As in permissible : adj allowable, legal
  • As in rightful : adj legitimate
  • As in truthful : adj accurate, honest
  • As in veracious : adj TRUE
  • As in virtuous : adj good, ethical; innocent
  • As in legit : adj lawful
  • As in decent : adj respectable, appropriate
  • As in honest : adj truthful, candid
  • As in objectively : adv impartially
  • As in aboveboard : adv candidly

Synonyms for on the up up

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