upper storey en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈʌpə(ɹ)ˈstɔːɹi/
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, slang) A person's brain.
I think there's something the matter with his upper storey!
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Any level or floor of a building situated above the ground floor.
I rented a room in the upper storey of the house.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see upper, storey.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upper storeys | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| upper story | alternative | lexicographic | |
| upper-story | alternative | lexicographic |