"uppies and downies" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: The "uppies" and "downies" were the residents of the top (east) and bottom (west) of the town, which slopes down towards the sea. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=uppies and downies}} uppies and downies (uncountable)
  1. A traditional ball game played in Workington, West Cumbria, England, with the object of "hailing the ball" (throwing it up in the air three times) at the opposing team's goal. Wikipedia link: Uppies and Downies Tags: uncountable

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