How to Pronounce "whup"
word
/wʌp/
WUHWP
/wˈʌp/
WUHWP
Definition
To beat someone up physically or to defeat them decisively, especially in a fight or competition; mainly used in informal or regional (Southern US) speech.
IPA Transcription
American English
/wʌp/
British English
/wˈʌp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHWP
UK
WUHWP
Listen in Context
He threatened to whup anyone who broke the rules.
They whupped the other team in the game.
Mom said she would whup me if I lied again.
Don’t mess with her—she’ll whup you good!