gup

1 of 2

interjection

obsolete

—used to express reproof, derision, or remonstrance

gup

2 of 2

noun

ˈgəp

plural -s

slang

: foolish talk : nonsense

see what sort of gup he's handed out

—Ngaio Marsh

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

perhaps contraction of go up

Noun

Hindi gap

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