Background for sup

sup

/sʌp/

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noun

A sip; a small amount of food or drink.

Examples :

"After a long run, I only took a small sup of water because I didn't want a stomach ache. "

food drink amount

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verb

To sip; to take a small amount of food or drink into the mouth, especially with a spoon.

Examples :

"The baby began to sup her warm milk from the spoon. "

food drink action

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verb

To take supper.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, my family and I like to sup together at the kitchen table. "

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interjection

What's up (either as a greeting or actual question)

Examples :

"— Sup? — Not much."

communication language phrase

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adjective

Being or relating to the squark that is the superpartner of an up quark.

Examples :

"The detector registered a sup-like signal, indicating the possible presence of an up squark. "

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noun

Superintendent.

Examples :

"The sup announced that school would be closed tomorrow due to the snowstorm. "

job organization education

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noun

Examples :

"The project's sup was set at $500, meaning we couldn't spend more than that. "

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noun

A stand-up paddleboard

Examples :

"I'm going to try a new workout this summer; I heard that using a sup is great for core strength. "

sport nautical sailing