noun

whup

Whup (noun) means a dialect spelling of whip. Example: “He cracked the whup over the horses' backs.”

noun

A dialect spelling of whip.

"He cracked the whup over the horses' backs."

"The old whup hung by the stable door."

How to use whup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal spelling of "whip", also seen in phrases like "whup someone's backside" meaning to beat them.

When to use it

Dialectal/informal, mainly American Southern English.

Word forms

whups plural

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Etymology

A regional variant spelling of whip.

Rhymes for whup

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whup” mean?

The word “whup” means a dialect spelling of whip. In plain terms, an informal spelling of "whip", also seen in phrases like "whup someone's backside" meaning to beat them.

How do you use “whup” in a sentence?

Here is “whup” used in a sentence: “He cracked the whup over the horses' backs.”

What part of speech is “whup”?

“Whup” is a noun.

What is the meaning of whup?

"whup" (noun) means a dialect spelling of whip.