hup
English
Interjection
hup
- The first beat of a 4/4 military cadence, commanding either the lead-off step in a march or some other action.
- After four we raise our swords. One two three four... hup two three four... hup two three four.
Czech
Etymology
Onomatopoeic.
Interjection
hup
- Interjection describing a quick, jumping movement
Synonyms
Derived terms
- hupsnout
Dutch
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɦʌp/
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -up
Gothic
Irish
References
- "hup" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
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