Pronunciation: /sʌp/

Definitions of sup

noun a greeting or way of asking what's up

Example Sentences

A1 What's up, sup?

A2 I brought some snacks for the picnic, including chips and dip. Do you want me to bring anything else?

B1 The sup at the restaurant was delicious, especially the seafood soup.

B2 The supposition that all teenagers are lazy is a stereotype that needs to be challenged.

C1 The supposition that the company will go bankrupt is causing panic among the investors.

C2 The supposition that climate change is a hoax is not supported by scientific evidence.

verb to eat or drink something quickly

Example Sentences

A1 I sup with my friends every weekend.

A2 She sups on protein shakes after her workout.

B1 They supped on a delicious meal at the new restaurant in town.

B2 He has supped at the finest restaurants around the world.

C1 After the party, we will sup at a trendy rooftop bar.

C2 The royal family often sups together in the palace dining hall.

Examples of sup in a Sentence

formal The supervisor asked the team to follow up on the project status during the meeting.

informal Hey, sup? Are you free to hang out later?

slang Yo, sup bro? Let's chill tonight.

figurative The sun is setting, casting a golden hue over the supine fields.

Grammatical Forms of sup

past tense

supped

plural

sups

comparative

more sup

superlative

most sup

present tense

sup

future tense

will sup

perfect tense

have supped

continuous tense

am supping

singular

sup

positive degree

sup

infinitive

to sup

gerund

supping

participle

supped

Origin and Evolution of sup

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sup' originated from Middle English, stemming from the Old English word 'sūpan' meaning to drink or sip.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sup' evolved to also include the informal greeting or acknowledgment used in modern slang.