giddap

giddy-up (ˌɡɪdɪˈʌp)

/ (ɡɪˈdæp) /

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interjection

an exclamation used to make a horse go faster

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Word Origin for giddap

C20: colloquial form of get up

Words nearby giddap

Gibson Desert, Gibson girl, gibus, GIC, gid, giddap, gidday, giddiness, giddy, giddyap, giddy-headed

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How to use giddap in a sentence

"Giddap, you old bundle of bones," jeered Chunky, giving his pony a smart unexpected slap.
The Pony Rider Boys on the Blue Ridge|Frank Gee Patchin
You said “giddap” to a work horse, but that sounded a little undignified for a Western ranch horse.
Ticktock and Jim|Keith Robertson
Dites 'whoa,' et ils arrteront, et quand vous dites 'Giddap,' ils marcheront bien.
As Seen By Me|Lilian Bell
In a little while Tommie was back again, and once more the horse trotted off as the grocery boy called: "Giddap there, Prince!"
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu's City Home|Laura Lee Hope

Giddap, Tiffany, he said, wholly oblivious to Jims presence on earth.
Sudden Jim|Clarence Budington Kelland