hup

hup · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An exclamation used to accompany a physical effort or to give a command to march or jump.

  2. 2.

    Used to encourage or urge someone to action.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hup, two, three, four — Military marching cadence

Related words

See also: hop, march
Synonyms: hey, hop

Etymology

Imitative origin, representing a short, sharp exclamation used to accompany exertion.