upsy-daisy

[ uhp-see-dey-zee ]

interjection

1. (used, as for reassurance, at the moment of lifting a baby up.)

upsy-daisy

/ ˈʌpsɪˈdeɪzɪ /

interjection

1. an expression, usually of reassurance, uttered as when someone, esp a child, stumbles or is being lifted up

Word History and Origins

Origin of upsy-daisy¹

1860–65; compare earlier up-a-daisy, dial. up-a-day, perhaps up + (lack)aday, (lack)adaisy; -sy perhaps to be identified with -sy

Word History and Origins

Origin of upsy-daisy¹

C18 up-a-daisy, irregularly formed from up (adv)

Example Sentences

Then both removed their shoes and jackets and went upsy-daisy to discuss the esoteric art of yoga.

From Time Magazine Archive

On the whole, however, Mannequin does not depart perceptibly from the customary Crawford orbit�an upsy-daisy chute-the-chutes ride, with shrieks and giggles on the hairpin .turns and a happy splash at the end.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Upsy-daisy now, Miss Kittredge," she said firmly.

From Project Gutenberg