Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doup

noun
/daʊp/
Definition
A doup is a term used to refer to a gentle sway or rocking motion, often associated with a comfortable or relaxed condition.
Examples
  • The gentle doup of the boat made her feel at ease on the water.
  • As the baby fell asleep, the parents enjoyed the calm doup of the cradle.
  • He found solace in the doup of the swinging chair on the porch.
Meaning
It conveys the idea of lulling or soothing movement, similar to how one might feel when being rocked to sleep.
Synonyms
  • sway
  • rocking
  • oscillation
  • undulation