whup Meaning & Definition
What Does Whup Mean?
Whup is a verb that means Alternative form of whoop (“to whip, thrash, or defeat”). As a noun, it means A whip. As an interjection, it means Alternative form of whoop (“an exclamation, or representation of a shout or cry, expressing joy or surprise”).
Word Facts for Whup
| Part of speech | verb, noun, interjection |
|---|---|
| Plural | whups |
| Verb forms | whups, whupping, whupped |
Whup Definition (Verb)
- Alternative form of whoop (“to whip, thrash, or defeat”).
Whup as a Noun
- A whip.
Whup as an Interjection
- Alternative form of whoop (“an exclamation, or representation of a shout or cry, expressing joy or surprise”).
Verb
- To beat, to strike.
- To defeat thoroughly.
Synonyms of Whup
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Whup synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Whup
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Whup in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
whup (third-person singular simple present whups, present participle whupping, simple past and past participle whupped)
whup (plural whups)
whup
Origin of Whup
Origin 1: Variant of whip.
Origin 2: Variant of whoop.
Quick Answers About Whup
Is whup a verb or a noun?
Whup is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an interjection.
What is the plural of whup?
The plural of whup is whups.
What is the past tense of whup?
The past tense of whup is whupped. The present participle is whupping.