turnup

[ turn-uhp ]

noun

1. something that is turned up or that turns up.
2. upturn ( def 6 ).
3. British. a cuff on a pair of trousers.
4. Chiefly British. fight; row; disturbance.

adjective

1. that is or may be turned up.

Word History and Origins

Origin of turnup¹

First recorded in 1605–15; noun use of verb phrase turn up

Example Sentences

Just being there for the turnup is fine though.

From Washington Post

Much of the money, according to prosecutors, funded Davis and Williams’ rap group, the TurnUp Boyz.

From Washington Post

A sea of people of every color came together with no glitz and no glam, no promise of a turnup, to listen to King Kendrick or, in this case, Kung Fu Kenny, show the world what it looks like to actually be all right even if it’s true that ain’t nobody prayin’.

From Washington Post

Campaign group Hope Not Hate and Bite the Ballot have launched a voter registration drive called #TurnUp with the aim of registering 500,000 young people by 7 June.

From BBC

The #TurnUp campaign, which launches on 31 May, is focused on getting young voters to encourage their friends and colleagues to sign up at events in universities, youth clubs, workplaces and cafes.

From BBC