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1) Referring to Timothy E. Upham, the character from Saving Private Ryan. A noncombatant translator, Upham was shy, somewhat soft, gullible, and generally a coward in combat. The outcast of the squad, he was more of a burden than a productive member.

2) A person who exhibits Upham-like qualities; the cancer of the team, or one who draggs down those who he's supposed to help, although unintentionally.
1) Cpl. Upham- "I looked up "fubar" in the German dictionary and there's no fubar in there."

2) He was a real Upham during the airsoft game, he hid behind a wall and let his teammates do the fighting and individually get picked off when he could've been saving thier asses.
upham by Bob_Lenz April 10, 2008
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Uphailed 

The feeling that arises when the unexpected happens. Shocked.
I was uphailed when the dog ran in front of my car.
Uphailed by Adam Hobbs September 28, 2008
Related Words
upham uphamism Uham Upama udham uhamme Upgamer Utham uchama uhame
Bryce said uphail every time a somebody told a joke that wasn't funny.
uphail by AzulScooby January 8, 2009

Upamanyu 

A guy with a big heart who often shows he doesn't care but is the most genuine person you will ever come across.

A hardcore romantic person who believes in fate and destiny and loves adventures. Most fun to be with guy in the group who is always on his toes to listen and help you out.
Person 1: I always judged him for being rude instead he is so genuine
Person 2: That is Upamanyu for you
Upamanyu by hope0609 September 12, 2018
Udham is a very sweet, kind, and caring person. Udham has very big, sweet, kind eyes. He is of average height and he has dark brown hair. Udham loves everyone around him and he is also big (lengthwise) and is very huggable. He is known very well everywhere.
Friend: Hey! Who's that over there?
Person: Don't you know UDHAM!
Friend: Ohhhh, he's awesome!
Udham by anonymous June 19, 2018
1980's locale where consumers could purchase clothing, household goods, small appliances, entertainment items, etc.
I need a new toaster; I'm gonna head uptameses.

I gotta get uptameses to pick up that new Hall and Oates tape!

You like this new halter top? I got it uptameses.
Uptameses by marv3000 May 2, 2021
Unham is someone or something being rude or unfortunate
The man farting on a plane was rather unham
Unham by SupremeAlf September 25, 2020
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A slang term used to describe a bald person, typically someone who is completely bald or has a closely shaved head. The term is derived from the infamous, hairless kids’ cartoon character of the same name.
Example 1:
“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”
caillou by WMH01 September 12, 2026
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Brought-upsy 

scruples; to have manners;

May also be spelt Brought-upsie

WestIndian/Caribbean in orient - Barbados, WHUT.
Example 1: Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: My Child, have you not any manners?



Example 2: What, you ain't got no brought-upsy?

Translation: I can't believe you're doing that. Were you not taught any manners as a child?
Brought-upsy by B-Town Gilly April 20, 2005
Word of the Day on September 12, 2026
The practice of modifying a model (not limited to toy action figures) to achieve some result other than that intended by the manufacturer. ...
I had to kitbash my Luke Skywalker figure with my Darth Vader figure because Luke was missing a hand.
kitbash by geru January 15, 2006
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Satellite baddies

Attractive women who are far from your location.
There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies.
Satellite baddies by Banksy123 September 5, 2026
Word of the Day on September 10, 2026
Omg, the ramifications!”
-“You forgot about the rammys, bro.”
Rammys by Brandonmical August 4, 2023
Word of the Day on September 9, 2026

Failure Shower 

When you fail at something in life (eg. failing an exam or not getting a job), go home and spend an hour just standing in the shower, propping yourself up against the wall with your eyes on your feet.
Caleb knew the only thing to do after he didnt get prefect was take a failure shower.
Failure Shower by Vikingnz October 27, 2009
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