SUP
What Does SUP Mean in a Text?
SUP means "What's Up?," "Stand-Up Paddleboarding," "Support," and "Drink." Here's more information about each of these definitions, with examples of use.What's Up?
"Sup" is most commonly used in text messaging as an abbreviation of the phrase "What's up?", which is widely used with the meaning "What's new?" or "How are you?". Even though it appears to be a question, it is typically used as a greeting (i.e., a way of saying hello), similar to "Alright?", and is often typed without a question mark. When used in this way, it can also be answered with "sup." For example:
- John: Sup, man.
- Tony: Sup, bro?
- Ella: Sup, dude.
- Aaron: Hey, how are you doing?
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
SUP is now widely used with the meaning "Stand-Up Paddleboarding." It is a popular water sport where participants stand on a large board and use a paddle to move through water. It combines surfing and kayaking elements, offering a full-body workout and a cool way to explore lakes, rivers, and oceans. SUP is accessible to all skill levels, promoting balance, strength, and relaxation. (For many people, it is also a great introduction to cold water swimming!)
Support
"Sup" is also shorthand for "support." In this context, it signifies backing, assistance, or encouragement, especially in a gaming context. For example:- Player 1: I need sup here!
- Player 2: I'm on the way!
Drink
In the north of England, especially in the county of Yorkshire, "sup" is common slang for "drink". For example:- Bartholomew: SUP up lad, we're leaving.
- Percy: Hold your horses! I've just got here.
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SUP also means "Stand-Up Paddleboarding," "support," and "drink."
Video Summarizing SUP
Here's a short video explaining how SUP is used:Summary of Key Points
First Definition for SUP
"What's Up?" is the most common definition for SUP on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.SUP | |
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Definition: | What's Up? |
Type: | Word (Slang) |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition for SUP
"Stand-Up Paddleboarding" is another common definition for SUP.SUP | |
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Definition: | Stand-Up Paddleboarding |
Type: | Abbreviation and Acronym |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Third Definition for SUP
"Support" is another definition for SUP.SUP | |
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Definition: | Support |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Fourth Definition for SUP
"Drink" is another definition for SUP.SUP | |
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Definition: | Drink |
Type: | Word (Slang) |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at SUP
When used with the meanings "What's Up?" and "Stand-Up Paddleboarding," SUP is an acronym, (i.e., an abbreviation spoken like a word). In the case of "What's Up?." It is also a contraction of the interrogative sentence "What is up?". It commonly stands alone and is not usually followed by a question mark. (It is also a contraction when used with the meaning "Support.")
Example of SUP Used in a Text
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