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upper deck

/ˈʌpə dɛk/

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B1informalcommon/ˈʌpə dɛk/

A term referring to the highest level or tier of a structure, such as the top floor of a bus, ship, or stadium. In informal slang, it can also refer to a prank involving defecating in the upper tank of a toilet.

  • 🇷🇺Термин, обозначающий самый высокий уровень или ярус конструкции, например, верхний этаж автобуса, корабля или стадиона. В неформальном сленге также может означать розыгрыш, связанный с дефекацией в верхний бачок унитаза.
  1. Top level of a vehicle A2 formal

    The highest level or floor of a bus, ship, or aircraft.

    • We sat on the upper deck of the double-decker bus.
    • The upper deck of the ship offers a great view of the ocean.
    • Passengers on the upper deck have more legroom.

    🇷🇺Верхняя палуба

  2. Slang for defecation C2 slang british

    A vulgar slang term meaning to defecate.

    • He said he needed to go to the upper deck.
    • The comedian made a joke about the upper deck.
    • I wouldn't use that phrase in polite company.

    🇷🇺Сленговое обозначение дефекации