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intj

hup

intj
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A shouted command used to start a marching step or spur a horse into action, especially to turn right.
"The drill sergeant barked "Hup, two, three, four!" as the platoon marched."

How to Use Hup

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In plain EnglishA sharp shouted cue used to kick off a march or urge a horse forward.

Word Forms

hupped past tense, hups singular

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The drill sergeant barked "_____, two, three, four!" as the platoon marched.

Etymology

A variant of hep, used as a marching or driving call.

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