yup in English: A relaxed, informal way of saying yes. (interjection)

Translation

A relaxed, informal way of saying yes.

Word origin

An American English form of yes from the 1900s, made by closing the lips at the end of the word.

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"Yup" is a casual way of saying yes to a question.

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A single "yup" is a full answer between friends.

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Use "yup" with friends and family, not in formal situations.

yes

Used to give a positive answer, or to agree that something is true.

yeah

A relaxed, friendly way of saying yes, used when you speak rather than when you write.

no

Not any, or used to give a negative answer.

sure

Knowing that something is true and having no doubt about it.

agree

To think the same as someone else, or to say yes to a plan or idea.

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