Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tupping

verb
ˈtʌp.ɪŋ
Definition
The act of a male sheep mating with a female sheep.
Examples
  • During the tupping season, farmers closely monitor their flocks to ensure successful breeding.
  • The rams displayed territorial behavior during tupping, vying for the attention of the ewes.
Meaning
Tupping refers specifically to the breeding season of sheep when rams mate with ewes.
Synonyms
  • breeding
  • mating
  • copulation