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turnup

turnup

7.0
A folded edge at the end of a sleeve or trouser leg that makes a visible cuff
  • noun
  • /ˈtɜrnˌʌp/
  • UK
translation icon : dobladillo
  • The turnup on my trousers is too short.

Examples

  • She preferred shirts without any turnup on the sleeves for a cleaner look.

  • The tailor measured the length to add a turnup to his new trousers.

  • His suit pants had a small turnup, giving them a slightly retro style.

  • He prefers a wider turnup on his sleeves.

  • The tailor added a stylish turnup to the pants to create a more polished look.

  • She decided to let the turnup of her sleeves show for a casual vibe.

  • The shirt has a neat turnup on the cuffs, giving it a touch of elegance.

Synonyms

cuff
vsturnup
73 2.4

The finished end of a sleeve or trouser leg

is specifically a turned-back hem that makes a visible band
trouser cuff
vsturnup
  • UK
1 3.5

A turned-up edge at the bottom of a pant leg

is used on both sleeves and legs, not only pant bottoms

How Visible

turnup
  • UK
7.0
trouser cuff
  • UK
1 3.5
hem
32 1.5

Surface Forms

turnup singular
turnups plural

Morphology

turnup = turn + up (transparent) = turn + up

The noun denotes a hem that is literally "turned up"; the composition from the phrasal verb 'turn up' is directly meaningful for learners.

Etymology

Turnup comes from the simple action turn + up: you 'turn' the bottom of a sleeve or trouser 'up' to make a visible cuff, so the name tells you exactly what it is.