hup
Hup (intj) means a shouted command used to start a marching step or spur a horse into action, especially to turn right. Example: “The drill sergeant barked "Hup, two, three, four!" as the platoon marched.”
How to use hup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sharp shouted cue used to kick off a march or urge a horse forward.
Word forms
hupped past tense, hups singular
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The drill sergeant barked "_____, two, three, four!" as the platoon marched.
Etymology
A variant of hep, used as a marching or driving call.
Rhymes for hup
See all rhymes for hup →Frequently asked questions
What does “hup” mean?
The word “hup” means a shouted command used to start a marching step or spur a horse into action, especially to turn right. In plain terms, a sharp shouted cue used to kick off a march or urge a horse forward.
How do you use “hup” in a sentence?
Here is “hup” used in a sentence: “The drill sergeant barked "Hup, two, three, four!" as the platoon marched.”
What part of speech is “hup”?
“Hup” is an intj.
What is the meaning of hup?
"hup" (intj) means a shouted command used to start a marching step or spur a horse into action, especially to turn right.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include hup: