Meaning & use
turnup
The turned-up fold at the bottom of a trouser leg, forming a cuff.
See it in a sentence
He rolled up the turnup on his jeans before wading into the stream.
Tailors often add a turnup to formal trousers for a classic look.
A note on using this word
Turnup, usually written turn-up in British English, is called a cuff in American English.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An unexpected and often surprising event, especially in British informal speech.
Losing to the bottom team was a real turnup for the champions.
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