Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whup
verb
/wʌp/
Definition
To hit or defeat someone or something with force.
Examples
- He threatened to whup his opponent in the final match.
- After practicing all week, she whupped her way to victory.
- The kids were warned not to whup each other during the game.
Meaning
The term ‘whup’ often implies a vigorous action of beating or winning, typically used in informal contexts.
Synonyms
- beat
- defeat
- thrash
- vanquish
- conquer
