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sup

sup

27 9.9
A short informal greeting used to ask how someone is
  • noun
  • /sʌp/
  • Slang
translation icon : saludo
  • 'Sup, ladies.
  • Yo, sup
  • Hey, sup
  • Sup, bro

Examples

Synonyms

hi
vssup
  • Informal
1.0

A short friendly greeting you use when you meet someone

is a more specific informal question asking about current state
what's up
vssup
  • Informal
554 7.2

A friendly question asking how someone is or what they are doing

is an informal shorter slang greeting asking the same
how do you do
vssup
  • Formal
86 6.1

A formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time that does not need an answer

is informal slang used to casually ask about well being
what's good
vssup
  • Informal
38 9.1

A casual greeting asking how someone is or what's new

is an informal inquiry that looks for positive or notable news
yoo
vssup
  • Informal
30 9.9

A short shout people use to greet someone or get their attention

is the casual inquire form that asks about state rather than attention
hiya
vssup
  • UK
9 8.0

A friendly, informal way to say hello

is used to ask how someone is rather than only saying hello
wassup
vssup
  • Slang
3 9.9

A casual way to ask someone how they are or what they are doing

is an informal short question about someone's current state
suh
vssup
  • Slang
2 9.9

A casual way to say hello to someone

is the relaxed short form asking the same informal question
how goes it
vssup
  • Archaic
2 8.5

To ask someone how they are when you meet them

is the same idea but slightly older or more formal in tone
heya
vssup
  • Informal
1 8.6

A friendly informal way to say hello

is an inquiry form that asks about wellbeing rather than just hello
to hello
vssup
1 1.0

Say a short greeting when you meet someone or answer the phone

is an informal slang question asking about someone's current state
supp
vssup
  • Slang
9.9

A casual hello used to ask how someone is doing

is the informal contracted question serving that same purpose
what's up Doc
vssup
  • Informal
9.6

A friendly joking greeting that asks how someone is, copying Bugs Bunny

is that greeting but with a humorous, cartoon-like tone
happenin'
vssup
  • Slang
9.9

A casual greeting that asks what is going on

is the informal inquiry focused on current activity rather than formality
hiya doin'
vssup
  • UK
9.9

A friendly informal greeting asking how someone is

is an informal greeting that specifically asks about wellbeing
hia
vssup
  • UK
9.9

A friendly informal greeting to say hello

is a greeting that asks specifically about condition or happenings
hoi
vssup
  • UK
9.9

A friendly informal way to say hello

is an informal question aiming to learn how someone is or what is happening

Surface Forms

sup singular
sups plural

Etymology

Sup as a noun meaning a greeting comes from the short question 'what's up?', so a sup is simply a casual 'hello' or check on how someone is.