tup

[tʌp]

tup Definition

• 1. ram (male sheep)
• 2. copulation of sheep
• 3. a light blow or tap

Using tup: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tup was brought in to mate with the ewes.

• Example

  The farmer witnessed the tup and the ewe mating.

• Example

  He gave the door a gentle tup with his knuckles.

tup Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tup

• mating
• tap
• blow
• hit
• male sheep

Phrases with tup

• tupping season

  the period of time when sheep are mated

  Example

  The tupping season begins in autumn.

• tupping time

  the time when sheep are mated

  Example

  The farmer is busy during tupping time.

• give someone a tup on the shoulder

  to give someone a light pat on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement or congratulations

  Example

  He gave me a friendly tup on the shoulder after I won the game.

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Summary: tup in Brief

'Tup' [tʌp] refers to a male sheep, the act of sheep copulation, or a light blow or tap. It is used in phrases like 'tupping season,' which denotes the period of time when sheep are mated, and 'give someone a tup on the shoulder,' which means to give someone a light pat on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement or congratulations.