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1heads–up
adjective \ˈhedz-ˈəp\
: showing that you are very aware of what is happening around you
Full Definition of HEADS-UP
: alert, resourceful <heads–up football>
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First Known Use of HEADS-UP
1947
2heads–up
noun
: a message that tells or warns someone about something that is going to happen
Full Definition of HEADS-UP
: a message that alerts or prepares : warning <gave him a heads–up that an investigation was pending>
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First Known Use of HEADS-UP
1987
Related to HEADS-UP
- Synonyms
- admonishment, admonition, alarm (also alarum), alert, caution, forewarning, heads-up, notice
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