upskip noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A raise in pitch with no perceptible glide connecting the tone to the previous soundPitch-squeeze tone modifier (sign :) is manifested by a pitch range narrowing over the whole tone cadence; hence no pitch upskip or downskip or evenskip is noticeable. — 1997 •(no longer used) An upstart.Nobody can tell that yet, of course; it is too soon; in a month, in two months, perhaps, we shall know whether Mussolini is a real leader or an upskip. — 1922 verb1 •(literary) To spring or skip up.With rags and leathers in his hands Upskips be ostentatiously; Anon he at the summit stands, And window cleans vivaciously. — 1893 formsupskipped · upskipping · upskips
