tup

Meanings

• Noun

  A tuft or bundle of feathers, fur, or other material.

  - "The turkey had a bright red tup on its head."
  - "The hunter used a tup of feathers to lure the duck."
  - "The artist created a sculpture of a bird with a tuft of feathers."

• Noun

  A term used in rugby to describe a player who kicks the ball into touch from the opposition's half.

  - "The fullback acted as a tup and kicked the ball out of bounds."
  - "The opposing team tried to prevent our tup from getting the ball back."
  - "The tup's kick was strong and accurate."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʌp/
   
   
   
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2. /tʌp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ram , blissom , oestruate , rut

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tup
hup , cup , stoop

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Variants

List of all variants of tup that leads to same result
tup , tups , tupped , tupping

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English toppe, from top ‘summit, top, peak’ + -p ‘-ful, -like’.

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Trivia

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1. In the United States, the term 'tup' is also used to describe a male kangaroo.

2. In the video game 'Minecraft', a 'tup' is a type of sheep that drops wool when it is sheared.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rugby: A contact sport played between two teams, each attempting to score points by carrying or kicking a ball into the opposing team's goal area.

2. Feather: A thin, light structure made of the dead epidermis of a bird or other animal, typically quill-shaped and hollow, and often tapering to a sharp tip.

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Culture

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In ancient Egypt, a tup was a symbol of rebirth and renewal, often depicted as a ram-headed god.

How to Memorize "tup"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bundle of feathers or fur. Visualize the shape and texture of the tuft.
   - Think about the different animals that have tufts, such as turkeys or rams.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tup' with the image of a tuft of feathers or fur. Connect it to the concept of a bundle or collection.
   - Think about the different meanings of 'tup' and associate each with a distinct image or scenario.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the different meanings of 'tup'. For example, 'Tup the Bird' for the tuft of feathers, and 'Tup the Rugby Player' for the rugby term.
   - Use a visual image or rhyme to help remember the word and its meanings.

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