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up sticks

The correct spelling is up sticks.

How to pronounce up sticks

verb

Say it like: Up -sti-ks

The correct spelling is up sticks. To put up the mast of a ship in preparation for sailing.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To put up the mast of a ship in preparation for sailing.
  2. 2.To prepare to move; to pack up; to go and live in a different place.

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