I. ˈsəp verb
( supped ; sup·ping )
Etymology: Middle English suppen, from Old English sūpan, suppan; akin to Old High German sūfan to drink, sip, Old English sopp sop
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
: to take or drink in swallows or gulps
intransitive verb
chiefly dialect : to take food and especially liquid food into the mouth a little at a time
II. noun
Date: 1551
: a mouthful especially of liquor or broth : sip ; also : a small quantity of liquid
pour me just a sup of tea
III. intransitive verb
( supped ; sup·ping )
Etymology: Middle English soupen, suppen, from Anglo-French super, from supe sop, soup — more at soup
Date: 14th century
1. : to eat the evening meal
2. : to make one's supper — used with on or off
sup on roast beef
IV. abbreviation
1. superior
2. supra