yup

Examples

• All

• "I hear you found that little deaf boy." "Yup," he said, and raised the bottle in a mock toast.

  Fiction book (1996)

• "Yup, we'll get off here." The door hissed open and the crowd pushed them out.

  Fiction book (1991)

• - We did it? - Yup!

  Elemental (2023)

• "Does that mean you have some positive results for me?" "Yup," Ted said.

  Fiction book (1999)

• "Yup," I said and wondered if he had been wounded in the war.

  Fiction book (1990)

• "You cowboys think you're funny, huh?" "Yup," I said.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Mr. Murphy said, "Yup, that's it."

  Fiction book (1997)

• Yup, that's right, a dinner that's definitely your idea, and definitely with me.

  Dicks: The Musical (2023)

• Owen snatched the earpiece out of its bed and said: "Yup."

  Fiction book (2000)

• "Did you finish your homework?" "Yup!"

Synonyms

Y

yeah

vsyup

• Informal

∞ 5.6

A casual way to say yes to show agreement

is informal too but less relaxed and more neutral

A

aye

vsyup

• Formal

796 7.3

To say yes when people vote

is informal and conversational unlike the formal voting use

Y

yep

vsyup

• Informal

636 7.7

A casual way to say yes when speaking

is an informal affirmative without the added casual shortness

Y

yah

vsyup

• Informal

140 8.7

A casual way to say yes or show that you agree

is informal but typically more neutral in tone

Y

yeh

vsyup

• Informal

8 9.7

A casual way to say yes or agree

is informal but without the particular short vowel sound

Y

yuh

vsyup

• Informal

4 9.9

A casual way to say yes or show you agree

is informal but less reduced and clearer in pronunciation

Y

yea

vsyup

• Archaic

2 9.9

Adds strong agreement or extra emphasis to a statement, especially in old writing

is informal modern usage rather than an old or formal form

Y

yessir

vsyup

• Informal

1 8.9

A short informal way to say yes to someone in charge showing respect

is informal but lacks the respect or obedience tone

Y

yes

vsyup

1 1.0

An answer that shows agreement or permission

is informal and casual rather than formal or neutral

Y

yeah-huh

vsyup

• Informal

1 9.9

A short casual reply showing weak agreement or that you heard someone

is informal too but usually used as a standalone affirmative

Y

yas

vsyup

• Slang

9.9

An excited way to say yes to show you like something

is informal but usually less excited and more ordinary

Y

yes and amen

vsyup

• Informal

9.4

To show strong agreement with an idea, often said by a group

is informal and simple not always carrying strong emphasis

Antonyms

N

no

2 1.0

An answer that refuses a request or idea

How Certain

yup

• Informal

199 8.2

yeah

• Informal

∞ 5.6

yeah-huh

• Informal

1 9.9

Surface Forms

Etymology