Definition of Heads-up

1. Adjective. Fully alert and watchful. "Played heads-up ball"

Exact synonyms: Wide-awake
Similar to: Alert, Watchful

2. Noun. A warning message. "He sent a heads-up to the District Attorney"
Generic synonyms: Warning

Definition of Heads-up

1. Noun. (chiefly US idiomatic) A warning or call to pay attention; an advisory notice. ¹

2. Adjective. With head directly above the neck, eyes front. ¹

3. Adjective. Alert; vigilant ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heads-up

headrest
headrests
headrig
headright
headrigs
headring
headrings
headroom
headrooms
headrope
headropes
headrush
headrushes
headrushing
heads
heads-up (current term)
heads-up display
heads-up displays
heads-ups
heads I win, tails you lose
heads of agreement
heads of government
heads of hair
heads of household
heads of state
heads off
heads or tails
heads up
heads will roll
headsail

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