"uptalky" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more uptalky [comparative], most uptalky [superlative], up-talky [alternative]
Etymology: From uptalk + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|uptalk|y}} uptalk + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} uptalky (comparative more uptalky, superlative most uptalky)
  1. Engaging in or characteristic of uptalk.
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