pupu

noun

pu·pu | \ ˈpü-ˌpü

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Definition of pupu

: an Asian dish served as an appetizer or main course and consisting of a variety of foods (such as egg rolls, spareribs, and fried shrimp) pupu platter

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Their pupu platter of average big men didn’t help either. — Matt Dollinger, SI.com, "2017 NBA Draft: Needs For All 30 Teams," 21 June 2017 Pull up a mondo pupu platter ($19.95) and light the torches at Boise’s only tiki bar. — Dana Oland, idahostatesman, "Cool off, kick back and enjoy Treasure Valley sidewalks, rooftops and patios," 1 June 2017 Cheese balls or a flaming pupu platter are probably O.K. — Michael Cieply, New York Times, "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences," 1 July 2016

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