uppies and downies

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

The "uppies" and "downies" were the residents of the top (east) and bottom (west) of the town, which slopes down towards the sea.

Noun[edit]

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.
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