1. heads-up

                adjective
                \ ˈhedz-ˈəp How to pronounce heads-up (audio) \

                Definition of heads-up

                 (Entry 1 of 3)

                : alert, resourceful heads-up football

                heads-up

                noun

                Definition of heads-up (Entry 2 of 3)

                : a message that alerts or prepares : warning gave him a heads-up that an investigation was pending

                heads up

                interjection

                Definition of heads up (Entry 3 of 3)

                used as a warning to look out for danger especially overhead or to clear a passageway

                First Known Use of heads-up

                Adjective

                1913, in the meaning defined above

                Noun

                1981, in the meaning defined above

                Interjection

                1916, in the meaning defined above

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                The first known use of heads-up was in 1913

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                “Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heads-up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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                English Language Learners Definition of heads-up

                 (Entry 1 of 3)

                US, informal : showing that you are very aware of what is happening around you

                heads-up

                noun

                English Language Learners Definition of heads-up (Entry 2 of 3)

                US, informal : a message that tells or warns someone about something that is going to happen

                heads up

                interjection

                English Language Learners Definition of heads up (Entry 3 of 3)

                US, informal used to tell someone to look up because of possible danger

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