yup
Translation
yep, yes
Examples
Yup, I'll be there soon.
Yep, I'll be there soon.
Are you coming? Yup.
Are you coming? Yep.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) an affirmative response "Are you ready?" "Yup."
Similar Words
Synonyms: yes, yeah, yep, uh-huh; Antonyms: no, nope, nah
Etymology
An alteration of 'yes,' likely originating from a phonetic representation of casual speech where the mouth closes after the vowel.
Memory Tips
Remember 'yup' as a more informal and clipped version of 'yes.' The 'p' at the end makes it sound quick and decisive.