yup

UK: jʌp | US: jʌp

Definition

  1. interj. informal variant of "yes"; an expression of affirmation or agreement.

Structure

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Etymology

"Yup" is an informal, colloquial variant of "yes," likely originating as a natural vocalization of agreement in American English (19th century). Its brevity and plosive ending (-p) mimic the quick, casual tone of spoken affirmation. Similar to "yep," it reflects phonetic reduction and playful linguistic adaptation.

Examples

  1. "Yup, I’ll be there by noon."

  2. "Did you finish the report?" — "Yup, just emailed it."

  3. "Yup, that’s exactly what I meant."

  4. She nodded and said, "Yup," without hesitation.

  5. "Yup, the package arrived this morning."