dup

¹

[duhp]

verb (used with object)

Archaic.

dupped, dupping 

1. to open.

dup.

²

abbreviation

1. duplicate.

dup

/ dʌp /

verb

1. archaic,  (tr) to open

Word History and Origins

Origin of dup¹

1540–50; contraction of do ¹ + up; doff, don ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of dup¹

C16: contraction of _do ¹ + _up

Example Sentences

The DUP said they have been contacted by some council staff who are worried about their safety in parts of the city if they have bilingual writing on their uniforms.

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Sarah Bunting, DUP councillor for Balmoral, said some staff have directly approached her about the issue.

From BBC

The conference this weekend is his second both as DUP leader and since devolution was restored in 2024, following a two-year hiatus.

From BBC

The DUP had been blocking the institutions in protest over post-Brexit trade rules, but ended its boycott after a deal with the UK government.

From BBC

The DUP leader will also argue his party stands for "fairness" and "common sense".

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