Standard Lemma guide

hup

intj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

intj

Meaning 1

The first beat of a 4/4 military cadence, commanding either the lead-off step in a march or some other action.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • After four we raise our swords. One two three four... hup two three four... hup two three four.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

intj

Meaning 2

A call to turn a horse to the right.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dialectal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: hie

3

verb

Meaning 3

To urge (a horse) to turn right with a cry of "hup".

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: hie

History

Etymology

Variant of hep.