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up-and-down
[ uhp-uhn-doun ]
adjective
- moving alternately up and down:
the up-and-down swing of levers; an up-and-down tune.
- having an uneven surface:
up-and-down countryside.
- changeable:
up-and-down luck.
- perpendicular or nearly so:
a straight up-and-down hillside.
up-and-down
adjective
- moving, executed, or formed alternately upwards and downwards
- very steep; vertical
adverb
- backwards and forwards (along)
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܱ-Ի-Ƿɲn noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of up-and-down1
Example Sentences
"I started pretty well and tried to play some aggressive tennis. It was an up-and-down match on both sides."
It's been an up-and-down year for cryptocurrency since President Trump took office, pledging to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet."
A few hours before that, Sasaki pitched three innings in a simulated game on a backfield at Camelback Ranch, continuing his transition to the majors with a more up-and-down showing against a handful of Chicago White Sox prospects.
Hospitals up-and-down the country have found themselves in this position regularly this winter.
Simmons, who has had an up-and-down career since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016, was available after getting a buyout of his contract from the Brooklyn Nets and then clearing waivers.
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