Meaning upbeat
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upbeatMusic, tempo or rhythm which is fast or high in energy.
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upbeat"with a positive mood," 1947, apparently from on the upbeat "improving, getting better," attested from 1934 and a favorite of "Billboard" headline-writers in the early 19 [..]
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upbeatpositive, bright and cheery
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upbeatoptimistic, hopeful (about a situation)
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upbeatThe upward stroke of male masturbation, but only if it ends in ejaculation. It makes for a better pun that way.
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upbeatThe last beat of any measure, usually a weak beat. It is called the "upbeat" because the conductor always directs it with an upward swing of the baton or hand. This anticipates the first bea [..]
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upbeat(n) a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous(n) an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)(adj) pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
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upbeatA weak or unaccented beat that anticipates a strong downbeat.
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upbeatOne or several notes leading to the first metrically accented beat or downbeat.
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