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Sup
/sʌp/ · interjection · informal
The shortest possible 'what's up' — a one-word greeting.
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Definitions
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A way to ask what's going on or what someone needs.
“You texted me five times, sup?”
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2
A nonchalant acknowledgment when entering a room.
“He walked in, nodded, and said 'sup.'”
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3
A casual greeting meaning 'what's up' or 'hello.'
“Sup, you good?”
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Sup In A Sentence
Sup, haven't seen you in forever.
Just a quick sup to check you made it home okay.
'Sup.' 'Not much, you?'
Origin & Usage
A clipped form of 'what's up' rooted in AAVE and casual American speech, hugely common in 90s teen and hip-hop slang and now standard in texting.
People Also Ask
What does 'sup' mean?
It's a super-short greeting meaning 'what's up,' used to say hi or ask how someone is.
What does 'sup' mean in texting?
It's a casual 'hey, what's going on,' one of the most common quick text greetings.
Is 'sup' the same as 'wassup'?
Yes, 'sup' is just a shorter, more clipped version of 'wassup' / 'what's up.'
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