yup

American  

[yuhp] / yʌp /

adverb

Informal.

1. yes.

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yup British  

/ jʌp /

1. an informal word for yes

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Etymology

Origin of yup

Form of yeah as an isolated or emphatic utterance, with p representing closing of the lips, creating, in effect, an unreleased labial stop (and perhaps also lowering the vowel); compare the parallel use of p in nope

Example Sentences

As a finale, yup, confetti blasted out over those onstage.

From Los Angeles Times

“Yup,” Regan said, and then to my utter surprise she sprinted straight up to them.

From Literature

Yup, he’s the film’s Waingro — an element of chaos that rattles Davis to his core.

From Los Angeles Times

“Yup, and we already have a job. For tomorrow night!”

From Literature

“Yup! My horrible mother who’s hiding on an island. Or something.”

From Literature