uppers
word · lemma: upper
Definition
"Uppers" can refer to the top parts of shoes, or, informally, to stimulant drugs that increase energy or alertness.
Usage & Nuances
As shoes: used in fashion, shoe repair, or manufacturing. As slang for drugs: informal, sometimes illegal, e.g., amphetamines or caffeine. Context is important; in fashion, 'uppers' is literal, in medicine/drugs, it's informal slang.
Spanish: parte superior (de un zapato) - estimulante (droga)Portuguese (BR): cabedal (de um sapato) - estimulante (droga)Portuguese (PT): gáspea (de um sapato) - estimulante (droga)Chinese (Simplified): 鞋面 - 兴奋剂Chinese (Traditional): 鞋面 - 興奮劑Hindi: जूते का ऊपरी हिस्सा - उत्तेजक (नशीली दवा)Arabic: الجزء العلوي من الحذاء - منشطات (مخدرات)
Example Sentences
The uppers of my shoes are made of leather.
basic
He repaired the uppers on my boots.
basic
Some people use uppers to stay awake at night.
basic
Can you fix the uppers or are these shoes ruined?
natural
Back in college, some students took uppers before exams.
natural
Those vintage sneakers have custom-designed uppers you can't find anywhere else.
natural