"matchup" meaning in All languages combined

See matchup on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: matchups [plural]
Etymology: From match + up, from the phrasal verb match up. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|match|up}} match + up Head templates: {{en-noun}} matchup (plural matchups)
  1. A pairing of two things, people or teams, especially for a competition
    Sense id: en-matchup-en-noun-vnrAkLim Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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