yup
word
/ˈjəp/
yuhp
/jˈʌp/
yuhp
Definition
An informal way to say “yes.” It is common in casual speech, especially in quick replies and everyday conversation.
Usage & Nuances
Very casual. Use it with friends, family, texts, and informal speech, but avoid it in formal writing, professional emails, or serious situations where 'yes' sounds more appropriate. Compared with 'yeah,' 'yup' can sound short, relaxed, or slightly playful depending on tone.
Spanish: sí (informal)Portuguese (BR): sim (informal)Portuguese (PT): sim (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 是的（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 是的（非正式）Hindi: हाँ (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: نعم (غير رسمي)Bengali: হ্যাঁ - যুপ (অতিসাধারণ, কথ্য)Russian: угу - ага (разговорное)Japanese: うん - ああ (カジュアル)Vietnamese: ừ - ờ - ừm (thân mật)Korean: 응 - 그래 (아주 비격식적)Turkish: evet (samimi) - aynenUrdu: ہاں (غیررسمی) - جی (دوستانہ لہجہ)Indonesian: iya - yup (tidak resmi)
Example Sentences
So, yup, we missed the train again.
natural
“Are you ready?” “Yup.”
basic
Yup, this is my seat.
basic
He asked if I knew her, and I said, “Yup.”
basic
“Did you lock the door?” “Yup, twice.”
natural
Yup, that's exactly what I meant.
natural