yup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A yes; an affirmative answer.
intj
  1. Yes.
noun
  1. Clipping of yuppie.
name
  1. Initialism of Yale University Press.
noun
  1. Initialism of young urban professional.

Pronunciation

/jʌp/ [jʌp̚] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-yup.wav

Word forms

yup yups

Etymology

Representing yeah pronounced with the mouth snapped closed at the end (excrescent IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /p/). Compare yep, nope, welp, and ope.

Synonyms

yep

Antonyms

Related words

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