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- Dictionarysup/sʌp/
verb
- 1. take (drink or liquid food) by sips or spoonfuls: dated Northern English "she supped up her soup delightedly"
noun
- 1. a sip of liquid: "he took another sup of wine"
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SUP can be a verb, an exclamation, or an abbreviation. As a verb, it means to drink or to eat. As an exclamation, it is a friendly greeting. As an abbreviation, it stands for supplement or supine.
Sup can be a verb meaning to drink in gulps, a noun meaning a mouthful of liquid, or an interjection meaning "What's up?" Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of 'sup' and its variants, such as supper, supine, and supremum. Find examples, synonyms, and word frequency for 'sup' in British and American English.
Sup can be a verb meaning to eat or drink something, a noun meaning a small swallow of liquid, an abbreviation for superior or superlative, or an interjection meaning what's up. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of sup.
To sup is to eat slowly, by spoonfuls. When you eat soup, you probably sup it. You can really only sup soft foods and liquids, like oatmeal and milkshakes and miso soup.
Sup can mean to eat or drink something in small amounts, or to have supper in the evening. It can also be a noun for a sip or a mouthful of liquid. See different sources, examples and translations of sup.
Learn the meanings and usage of the word sup in different contexts, such as eating, drinking, mathematics, and abbreviations. Compare sup with similar words and expressions, and see examples and forum discussions.
