bup bup bup
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Etymology edit
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Pronunciation edit
Interjection edit
bup bup bup
- An exclamation conveying a meaning equivalent to "wait"!
- Bup bup bup! Don't go just yet. You forgot something.
Usage notes edit
- Generally used by those in a position of authority over the intended listener, such as a parent to a child, and may be perceived as patronizing or disrespectful in other contexts.
- The number of syllables often varies.
Translations edit
warning expression
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