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upper
When used as an adjective, "upper" is often used to describe physical location (like the upper lip) or social hierarchy (like the upper class). In a casual or slang context, calling a drug an "upper" refers to its stimulating effect on the body and mind. When referring to shoes, "uppers" is typically used in the plural form because most shoes have two parts above the soles.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Victoria is in a board meeting while David is attempting to work from home.
Victoria
Stop stalling. Is the upper management deck finished or not?
David
Almost there. Just polishing the synergy slides so they really pop.
💡
Victoria uses 'upper management' to refer to high-ranking executives, emphasizing her authority and impatience. David responds with corporate buzzwords ('synergy', 'pop') to mask his lack of progress, reflecting his persona as a pretentious but ineffective manager.