Definition of sup
supped
;supping
transitive verb
: to take or drink in swallows or gulps
intransitive verb
chiefly dialectal : to take food and especially liquid food into the mouth a little at a time
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Origin and Etymology of sup
Middle English suppen, from Old English sūpan, suppan; akin to Old High German sūfan to drink, sip, Old English sopp sop
sup
Definition 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 in a Sentence
the old mariner took a sup of grog and began his tale
First Known Use of sup
1551
sup
Definition of sup
supped
;supping
intransitive verb
1 : to eat the evening meal
2 : to make one's supper —used with on or off sup on roast beef
Origin and Etymology of sup
Middle English soupen, suppen, from Anglo-French super, from supe sop, soup — more at soup
sup
Definition of sup
1 superior
2 supra
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