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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • interjection Used as a warning to watch out for a potential source of danger, as at a construction site.

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  • interjection idiomatic Used as an informal warning, caution, or call for attention; pay attention!
  • noun Alternative spelling of heads-up.
  • adjective poker Containing only two players.

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