Upsy-Daisy

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpsi ˈdeɪzi/

Definitions of upsy-daisy

noun a playful or informal term used to encourage someone to get up or move quickly

Example Sentences

A1 The toddler fell down but quickly got back up with an 'upsy-daisy'.

A2 She encouraged her young niece to climb the stairs by saying 'upsy-daisy'.

B1 The mother used 'upsy-daisy' to help her child overcome a small obstacle.

B2 The coach cheered on the team with a loud 'upsy-daisy' after a tough loss.

C1 The therapist used 'upsy-daisy' as a motivational phrase during rehabilitation sessions.

C2 The CEO's favorite phrase was 'upsy-daisy' to encourage employees during challenging times.

adverb used as an exclamation when helping someone to stand up or get up quickly

Example Sentences

A1 The toddler fell down but quickly got back upsy-daisy.

A2 She tripped over the curb, but with a quick upsy-daisy, she continued walking.

B1 After dropping her phone, she picked it upsy-daisy and checked if it was still working.

B2 Despite the setback, he managed to finish the race with an upsy-daisy attitude.

C1 The experienced hiker faced many obstacles during the trek, but always managed to keep going with an upsy-daisy spirit.

C2 Even in the face of failure, she maintained her upsy-daisy demeanor and persevered to achieve her goals.

Examples of upsy-daisy in a Sentence

formal The toddler stumbled but quickly got back up with a little help, saying 'upsy-daisy' as she stood.

informal Oops, I dropped my pen. Upsy-daisy, there we go!

slang I tripped over the curb but managed to recover with an 'upsy-daisy' and a laugh.

figurative After facing a setback in the project, the team leader encouraged everyone to pick themselves up and say 'upsy-daisy' as they moved forward.

Grammatical Forms of upsy-daisy

past tense

upsy-daisied

plural

upsy-daisies

comparative

more upsy-daisy

superlative

most upsy-daisy

present tense

upsy-daisies

future tense

will upsy-daisy

perfect tense

have upsy-daisied

continuous tense

is upsy-daisying

singular

upsy-daisy

positive degree

upsy-daisy

infinitive

to upsy-daisy

gerund

upsy-daisying

participle

upsy-daisied

Origin and Evolution of upsy-daisy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'upsy-daisy' is believed to have originated as a playful variation of the word 'up' with a childlike reduplication.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as an exclamation to encourage someone to get up or to express lifting or raising something, 'upsy-daisy' has evolved to be used in a more informal and affectionate manner, often when helping someone up or cheering them on.