yup
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8.2
- noun
- /jʌp/
- Informal
- Keys inside? - yup.
- say "yup"
- "yup" or "nope"
Examples
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Yup, Jack and the Beanstalk.
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"Did we check?" "Yup," Greave said.
Fiction book (1994) -
- The owner's our new Code Red? - Yup.
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" Australia? " " Yup, Brisbane, Australia."
Fiction book (1991) -
Most people where I live now respond with the word "Yup" when making an affirmative answer to someone.
Blog text (14) -
My husband knows this as well, and teases me with "Yup" often!
Blog text (14) -
On the other hand, if that person claims they can heal anything with those needle sticks, then yup, fraud.
Blog text (11) -
Just between ourselves, yup.
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- Yup, 37, female.
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Are you coming to the party tonight? - Yup, I'll be there!
Synonyms
∞
5.6
A casual way to say yes to show agreement
∞
1.0
An answer that shows agreement or permission
761
7.7
A casual way to say yes when speaking
353
7.3
To say yes when people vote
186
9.9
Adds strong agreement or extra emphasis to a statement, especially in old writing
92
8.7
A casual way to say yes or show that you agree
25
9.7
A casual way to say yes or agree
16
9.9
A short casual reply showing weak agreement or that you heard someone
16
9.9
A very excited informal way to say yes
4
9.9
A casual way to say yes or show you agree
4
8.9
A short informal way to say yes to someone in charge showing respect
1
9.9
An excited way to say yes to show you like something
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Etymology
Yup as a noun comes from the same short form of yes and yep. You can hear a single 'yup' as a quick, friendly way to show you agree.