yup
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of yup
Form of yeah as an isolated or emphatic utterance, with p representing closing of the lips, creating, in effect, an unreleased labial stop (and perhaps also lowering the vowel); compare the parallel use of p in nope
Example Sentences
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“Yup,” Regan said, and then to my utter surprise she sprinted straight up to them.
From Literature
Yup, he’s the film’s Waingro — an element of chaos that rattles Davis to his core.
From Los Angeles Times
“Yup, and we already have a job. For tomorrow night!”
From Literature
“Yup! My horrible mother who’s hiding on an island. Or something.”
From Literature
“Yup. Nope. This was a bad idea. I’m out.”
From Literature
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