Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

up yours

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.74 in modern English

Syllables
up- y-ours
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Expression to show discontent with the other party, or to show contempt.

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What does up yours mean?
Expression to show discontent with the other party, or to show contempt.
Where does up yours come from?
Short for shove it up your ass.

How to pronounce up yours

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