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hup - What does it mean?

Definition of 'hup'

English

Interjection

  • 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.

    Related terms

    * (beat) hep, hip, variants of the 4/4 downbeat in swing and jazz

    Anagrams

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    Similar to 'hup'

    hoop, hop, hyp, hip, hap, heap, hep, hp, heep, howp