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two-up

noun

Meaning

A gambling game in which two coins are tossed and players bet on whether they land both heads or both tails. Traditionally played on Anzac Day.

Example

The pub runs a two-up game every Anzac Day.

Origin

From the two coins that are tossed.

Nearby words

two bobTwo shillings; later, twenty cents. As an adjective ('two-bob'), cheap, second-rate or worthless, as in 'mad…
two bob each wayTo hedge your bets; to try to keep both sides happy, as in 'have two bob each way'.
two-dollar shopA discount variety store selling cheap household goods, toys and trinkets.
two-pot screamerA person who gets drunk on very little alcohol.
ugg bootA soft, warm boot made of sheepskin with the fleece on the inside, often worn around the house.
ugly as a hatful of arseholes vulgarExtremely ugly.
umpieAn umpire, especially in Australian Rules football or cricket.
unAustralianNot in keeping with supposed Australian values such as a fair go and mateship; often used half-jokingly.

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