Definition of TURNUP

turnup

Plural: turnups

Noun

  • A part of a garment, like a cuff, that is turned upwards.
  • the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
  • Alternative form of turn-up.

Examples

  • My Scrabble opponent had a strange TURNUP of luck, drawing all the high-value tiles.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from turn up.

Synonyms

cuff

Scrabble Score: 8

turnup: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
turnup: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
turnup: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

turnup: valid Words With Friends Word