SUP


Meaning of SUP in English

1. v. & n.

--v.tr. (supped, supping)

1. take (soup, tea, etc.) by sips or spoonfuls.

2 esp. N.Engl. colloq. drink (alcohol).

--n. a sip of liquid.

Etymology: OE supan 2. v.intr. (usu. foll. by off, on) archaic take supper.

Etymology: OF super, soper

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.