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Uptown Definition & Meaning

uptown
adverb
  1. toward or in the upper part of town
adjective
  1. of or located in the upper part of a town; "uptown residential areas"
noun
  1. a residential part of town away from the central commercial district

"Uptown" in song lyrics

See how uptown is used in real songs:

  • "and I got, tonz of haze from uptown"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
  • "Feels like I'm Uptown, 136"
    Akbar — 5th Element
  • "Bk ta uptown"
    Amil f/ Jay-Z — That's Right

Usage tips for "uptown"

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Frequently asked questions

What does uptown mean?
toward or in the upper part of town of or located in the upper part of a town; "uptown residential areas" a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
What part of speech is uptown?
Uptown is an adverb, an adjective, and a noun.
How many definitions does uptown have?
Uptown has 3 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun).

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