Word history courtesy of Next Door

 

Dictionary definition:  Merriam-Webster

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According to Merriam-Webster, the first known use of 'heads-up' as a noun occurred in 1981.

Other coinages from the same year include:

1. boom box
2. cable modem
3. camcorder
4. ghetto blaster
5. multidisc
6. phone card
7. screen saver