heads-up
1 of 3noun
ˈhedz-ˈəp 
: a message that alerts or prepares : warning
gave him a heads-up that an investigation was pending
heads-up
2 of 3adjective
: showing or requiring keen awareness and swift action
heads-up football
a heads-up player
Alex Rodriguez's heads-up play helped give Seattle the upper hand in a 3-2 victory Saturday against Baltimore.
Chuck Johnson
Chuck Johnsonheads up
3 of 3interjection
—used as a warning to look out for danger especially overhead or to clear a passageway
Synonyms
Noun
- admonishment
- admonition
- alarm
- alarum
- alert
- caution
- forewarning
- notice
- warning
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1981, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1913, in the meaning defined above
Interjection
1916, in the meaning defined above
heads-ups
noun
as in warnings
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk thanks for the heads-up about the upcoming visit from the corporate big shots Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- warnings
- advice
- suggestions
- recommendations
- alerts
- forewarnings
- admonitions
- predictions
- cautions
- admonishments
- notices
- alarms
- announcements
- tips
- alarums
- notifications
- guidance
- prophecies
- prophesies
- tip-offs
- premonitions
- declarations
- auguries
- counsel