英和和英

語源

From uptalk +‎ -y

形容詞

uptalky (comparative more uptalky, superlative most uptalky)

1. Engaging in or characteristic of uptalk.
   • 2015, Anna Davies, Identity Theft, page 4:

     As I turned the corner, my reverie was ruined by the uptalky conversation between Hilary Beck and Rachel Martin.

   • 2020, Sarah Kurchak, I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder, page 77:

     I could make note of what sounded too awkward, too flat, too up-talky and too fast.

   • 2021, Adam Levi, Bubblegum, page 140:

     "Maybe in a way?" I said, neither able to determine—owing to his blasé, uptalky tone—whether Chad-Kyle's question were intended to insult me, nor whether he'd be any less despicable if it weren't.