upcome noun 5verb 1forms 3 noun5 •(dialect, rare) An ascent, climb; a way up. •(dialect, Scotland) One's upbringing, development from childhood to adulthood. •(dialect, Scotland) The final or decisive point; result, outcome. •(dialect, Scotland) An outward appearance, especially pertaining to the future; a promising aspect or outlook. •(dialect, Scotland) A comment, saying, expression. verb1 •(no longer used, rare) To ascend, rise; grow up; come up. formsupcame · upcoming · upcomes