upz en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ʌps/ (Singapore)
Etymology
From up (as in “up there”) + -z (suffix forming colloquialisms).
Meanings
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(Singapore, colloquial, of someone, predicative) Exceptional or hardworking in a way that commands respect or makes oneself prominent; outstanding in terms of ability or character.
Oh, and add two-time Olympian to academic excellence. At his Olympic debut in Rio in 2016, he became Singapore's first male swimmer to qualify for an Olympic semi-final. Sibei upz lah!
2022 June 23, Ng Kai, “Singapore sports star spotlight: Swim star Quah Zheng Wen”, in AsiaOne, Singapore, archived from the original on 23 Jun 2022:Jon was known for being the most upz guy in our platoon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more upz | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most upz | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| ups | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
rabz · onz · rabz kebabz