Man Upstairs
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Meaning · English
God.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A rhapsodic inquiry greets us from the TV screen and the radio: "Have you talked to the Man Upstairs?" God is a friendly neighbor who dwells in the apartment just above. Call on him any time, especially if you are feeling a little blue.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Man Upstairs” mean?
God.
Is “Man Upstairs” formal or informal?
Man Upstairs is generally humorous, slang.