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bup

bup

4 9.9
A short sound showing disbelief or refusal
  • interjection
  • Slang
: bah
  • Bup.

Examples

Synonyms

bah
vsbup
  • Informal
60 9.3

A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something

is more about dismissing or rejecting ideas rather than blunt scorn
pfft
vsbup
  • Informal
20 9.9

A short sound showing disbelief or lack of interest

is a spoken exclamation that rejects or dismisses rather than a sound action
buh
vsbup
  • Offensive
17 9.9

A quick sound you make to show you do not like or take someone seriously

expresses disbelief or rejection more generally rather than focused scorn
hmph
vsbup
  • Informal
14 9.9

A short spoken sound that shows annoyance, doubt, or mild dislike

is a full informal exclamation used to reject or deny more clearly
pah
vsbup
  • Informal
5 9.9

A short sound used to show disgust, disbelief, or dismissal

is similar but used more often to reject or deny statements
Bah humbug
vsbup
  • Informal
5 9.9

A short annoyed remark showing you do not like holiday cheer

is a general informal dismissal or disbelief not tied to celebrations
humph
vsbup
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short sound showing doubt or annoyance

is a more direct rejection or disbelief rather than quiet dissatisfaction
bruh
vsbup
  • Slang
3 9.9

A short word people use to show surprise, disbelief, or frustration

focuses more on rejecting or dismissing rather than surprise or frustration
boi
vsbup
  • Slang
2 9.9

An informal word said to show surprise, doubt, or annoyance

is used mainly to dismiss or reject rather than to show amusement
bullcrap
vsbup
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A shout that shows you do not believe something

is a broader informal rejection or disbelief without naming nonsense
foh
vsbup
  • Slang
1 9.9

A short sound to show disbelief or dislike

is an informal expression of rejection or doubt more broadly
phoo
vsbup
  • UK
1 9.9

A short word said to show mild disgust or disbelief

is stronger and more direct in rejecting or denying what was said
bulldust
vsbup
  • Australian
1 9.9

An exclamation showing you think something is nonsense

expresses general disbelief or rejection rather than naming nonsense specifically
hurf
vsbup
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A short exclamation showing disbelief or contempt

covers disbelief or general rejection without emphasizing contempt
humpf
vsbup
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people use as a reply to show annoyance or disbelief

focuses on rejecting or dismissing words rather than sounding weary
to pffft
vsbup
  • Informal
1 9.9

To make a short sound to show disbelief or no interest

is a word-like exclamation used to reject or dismiss rather than a noise

Surface Forms

bup main

Etymology

Bup is a short, playful exclamation that comes from the small puff sound people make, like pfft. So saying bup is a quick way to show 'dismissal', 'disbelief', or 'rejection'.