English word origin

Etymology of yup

Representing yeah pronounced with the mouth snapped closed at the end (excrescent /p/): yeah + -p.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A yes; an affirmative answer.

intj

Yes.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Representing yeah pronounced with the mouth snapped closed at the end (excrescent /p/): yeah + -p.

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Word-formation componentyeahen
Word-formation component-pen

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Clipping of yuppie.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Shortening.

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Machine-source provenance

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