General
the u.p.
What does the u.p. mean?
Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the northern landmass separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac.
"We rented a cabin in the U.P. for hunting season."
Origin
Initialism for the Upper Peninsula.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'the U.P.'?
It's short for Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the northern landmass separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac.
What are people from the U.P. called?
Residents of the Upper Peninsula are commonly known as Yoopers, a play on the initials 'U.P.'
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