sup
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verb \ˈsəp\suppedsup·ping
Definition of SUP
transitive verb
: to take or drink in swallows or gulps
intransitive verb
chiefly dialect : to take food and especially liquid food into the mouth a little at a time
Origin of SUP
Middle English suppen, from Old English sūpan, suppan; akin to Old High German sūfan to drink, sip, Old English sopp sop
First Known Use: before 12th century
2sup
nounDefinition of SUP
: a mouthful especially of liquor or broth : sip; also : a small quantity of liquid <pour me just a sup of tea>
Examples of SUP
- <the old mariner took a sup of grog and began his tale>
First Known Use of SUP
1551
3sup
intransitive verbsuppedsup·ping
Definition of SUP
1
: to eat the evening meal
2
: to make one's supper —used with on or off <sup on roast beef>
Origin of SUP
Middle English soupen, suppen, from Anglo-French super, from supe sop, soup — more at soup
First Known Use: 14th century
4sup
abbreviationDefinition of SUP
1
superior
2
supra
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