noun
General Slang
keepie-uppie
KEE-pee-UP-ee · noun · slang
Juggling the ball to keep it off the ground.
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The skill of keeping the ball airborne using feet, thighs, chest, shoulders and head without letting it drop.
“The kids were doing keepie-uppies in the car park before kick-off.”
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keepie-uppie In A Sentence
The kids were doing keepie-uppies in the car park before kick-off.
Origin & Usage
Scottish/British dialect for keeping the ball 'up'.
People Also Ask
What is keepie-uppie?
It is the skill of juggling a football to keep it in the air using your feet, thighs, chest, shoulders and head without letting it hit the ground.
Where does the term keepie-uppie come from?
It is Scottish and British dialect for keeping the ball 'up', and the move is a classic playground and training exercise.
Do keepie-uppies improve your football?
They build touch, balance and coordination, though they are a training and freestyle skill rather than something used directly in matches.
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