Meaning of uppy | Babel Free

Definitions

The act of being held up, e.g. carried on one's parent's shoulder or back.

childish

Examples

““I want⟳ uppy," he whined. The boat sped up my throat and I caught it in a weedy thrash of my hair. He whined and I played. More and more terrifically I played, making great splashes and bubbly creations.”

“Typically she attaches other words onto pivot words, such as “want⟳ cookie,” “want⟳ Mama,” or “want⟳ uppy.” In a few months, she combines three or more words and can do so in a grammatically correct⟳ sequence, for example, “Mama go bye-bye.””

“whining. For most parents, it's like⟳ nails on a chalkboard. It's the high- pitched whiiiiiine. Do any of these sound⟳ familiar? “Youuuuuu do it, Mommy.” “Uppy, I want⟳ uppy.” Funny how a tone of voice can be our undoing.”

““I want⟳ uppy, too.” The Bean pouted and stuck his thumb into his mouth. “How about if we put⟳ you in charge of Buddy?” Mom asked. She winked at Lizzie and Charles. They all knew Buddy was so well behaved that he didn't really need⟳ anyone[…]”

“I WANT⟳ UPPY DADA! WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE I'M ALONE WITH THE GIRLS? WHAT IF -- OKAY, STOP⟳ THINKING ABOUT IT! LET'S JUST WALK⟳ FOR NOW, OKAY? UPPY, DADA!”

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