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Upscale derives from the act of 'upscaling', which means to enhance an image or video, usually done through AI. To Upscale something is to add details to an object, situation, etc, that weren't there before.
Person A: "I don't remember spending 10.000 money on 'Profit'."
Person B: "Oh, I upscaled the business expenses to please the investors."
Upscale by UnrealNorthie June 12, 2020
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A trendy, upscale North Eastern to far North Eastern affluent housing development section in Albuquerque, NM which costs well into the hundreds of thousands to own. The residents are well educated, rounded, proper, younger suburban working professionals who obtained a degree from a University like UNM. They are very progressive oriented mostly believing a well rounded education is the key to a bright, peaceful and prosperous future. Many might drive a clean looking Toyota 4Runner; Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Denali or simliar makes of vehicles but no one type of vehicle will guarantee they are the wealthy upscale type even a lexus. Some people here will try and project wealth(cloning the upscale people) with a Chrysler 300c which has increasingly become more popular also. Nob Hill in Albuquerque is known social hang out spot for these people and known as 'sNobb Hill' by some which is directly across from the University of New Mexico. Uptown Albuquerque is a more recent development also geared towards these upscale types but the success has been questionable up to this point in time due to location. Certain places downtown on weekends can also be a trendy upscale hangout spot like the Library. Despite all the economic differences from economically disadvantaged to trendy upscale most appreciate Albuquerque for it's diversity and peaceful relaxing lifestyle.
A redneck moves from a more crude socio-economically disadvantaged town to discover a lot of wealthy, trendy elite type of individuals in the city. He wonders what all this confusion is about what is going on here. He is watching the news one night and the news reporter refers to these trendy people or places as 'upscale' so he now has a word to describe the progressive attitude he has seen.
upscale by hongestguy87110 July 23, 2009

Upscale Whitetrash 

This is a affluent family who has lots of a money but still has lots of dysfunction.

When attending a upscale white trash family event over consumption of alcohol and drugs is common practice as well the occasional family fist fight. It is also common for 1 to 2 members of the family to be doing a jail stint.
Person A: The Smith family has lots of money?

Person B: They certainly do but one of the uncle's just got put in jail and a brawl broke out at the daughters wedding. They are definitely upscale whitetrash.
Upscale Whitetrash by Mo vitt June 14, 2018

Upscale Escort

Mary- Why do you spend so much on makeup?
Ann- I'm an upscale escort now. I make over $450 per hour!
Mary- Whore.
Upscale Escort by GetItRightt August 29, 2009

Upscale Escort

A small compact motorcar, manufactured by the Ford Motor Company between 1968-2000 (UK) or 1981-2003 (US) and souped up by dodgy street pimps for use by their working girls.
Known as "painted ladies", the Upscale Escorts are second-hand Ford Escort econoboxes that have been dolled up "Pimp My Ride" style by street pimps.

Clearly painted to look to be something which they are not, the Upscale Escorts are high-maintenance and the cost of "escort service" to keep them running is exorbitant.

Nonetheless, these continue to ply our streets as the only vehicles which the average sex worker can afford.
Upscale Escort by bitchuck September 15, 2024

Something Upscale 

Those photos were taken by Something Upscale.
Something Upscale by jdnkng May 30, 2018

UGB (Upscale Glam Baddie) 

someone who is dressed to a high standard in order to impress other people around them, is glammed up with hair and makeup, and is the baddest person all around
This girl is so UGB (upscale glam baddie) everyone around her can’t stop staring
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mormon assault vehicle

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"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."
mormon assault vehicle by KVRX January 10, 2005
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Shakira Law 

A version of "Sharia Law" that Reform Ltd supporters tend to refer to, often by mistake.
Richard Tice of Reform now lives in Dubai, under Shakira Law, although telling Brits that we should worry about it
Shakira Law by Reformltd February 16, 2025
Word of the Day on August 21, 2026

Overstand 

To understand a topic or statement to the highest extent.
Leroy, after being told the tenth time by his sister, did overstand her idea of robbing the 7-11.
Overstand by Elf Eater March 23, 2003
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