Uppie, noun

/ˈʌpi/
Origin:
EnglishShow more Formed on U.P.E. the initial letters of University of Port Elizabeth + English (informal) noun-forming suffix -ie.
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A student of the University of Port Elizabeth; in the plural, a sports team representing this university.
1973 Evening Post 19 May 26Rhodes kicked off with Uppies facing a weak sun.
1974 E. Prov. Herald 2 July 25Uppies u-20 trouce Wits. The University of Port Elizabeth got off to a good start in the SA Universities under-20 rugby tournament..yesterday, when they beat Wits 28–6.
1988 M. Derry in E. Prov. Herald 11 Aug. 1The Uppies have had to replace three players in their XV to take on Rhodes in the annual intervarsity rugby clash.
1993 Weekend Post 10 Apr. 3PE students to help SAP at E. Cape trouble spots. Uppies put on army standby.
A student of the University of Port Elizabeth; in the plural, a sports team representing this university.
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