Yooper

Yooper is a common term for residents of the Upper Penisula of Michigan. It is derived from the initials U.P. which is pronounced you-pee. U.P. stands for Upper Peninsula, as opposed to the lower peninsula of Michigan.

It is not a derogortory term. It is used mainly by residents of lower Michigan and Wisconsin.

That person is a yooper from Escanaba, Michigan.

Yoopers make fun of Trolls. Trolls are from 'down below', referring to lower Michigan.
Yoopers come from above the bridge, referring to the Mackinac Bridge, which separates upper Michigan from lower Michigan.
Yoopers have a habit of saying 'youse guy's' or often putting 'eh' after a statement. ie; Hey,youse guys, we're proud to be yoopers, eh?.

by superyouper October 19, 2005

yooper

A native or inhabitant of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Yoopers are known to be extremely friendly and welcoming people and make anyone feel at ease. Most tourists leave the UP with a feeling that they can't wait to return.

Like other areas of the US, there is a regional dialect.
The dialect most associated with the Upper Peninsula is one with a strong Finnish influence. The reason the Finnish language seems to have had the most lasting impression on the dialect of the Upper Peninsula goes back to the mining boom. When Finnish immigrants first came to the Upper Peninsula.


"It is one of the prettiest places in the world".
---Henry Ford, 1920's---

I'm a Yooper and proud of it! :)

by yooper-jes August 19, 2008

The Yoter

Slang for a Toyota 4x4 pickup, which is pretty much the most badass vehicle ever invented. The Yoter is known to have several different appearances, ranging from "shiny new" to "mud covered" to "rusty". This particular vehicle will last much longer than its driver, with proper maintenance, although the body may rust significantly. The Yoter can conquer just about any off road obstacle imaginable, but has a top on-road speed of approximately "the speed of smell".

Basically, The Yoter, especially a muddy blue one, is a sexy chick magnet with 4 wheel drive.

Chick 1: "Woah! check out that truck! Its pretty much the sickest vehicle ive ever seen! mud is so sexy!"

Chick 2: OHMIGOD its The Yoter! Lets see if we can flag the driver down and give him our numbers!

by DrivinTrucks77 May 29, 2011

yoopers

An individual from the U.P. of Michigan

My parents were raised in Northern Michigan so they are Yoopers.

by Tbone April 16, 2003

Yooper

Someone who lives, OR WAS BORN, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

I am a Yooper. originally from Escanaba,MI, who lives in the Chicago area

by Rajur Mattsen July 15, 2003

Yooper Zeke

The ultimate cheeto munch man master (aka da pope)

“Yooper Zeke” is a BALLER

by MeSir August 3, 2020

Yooper

found in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Usually get stereotyped as having an accent when in all actuality many don't. A common misconception, many get the accent confused with that of Minnesotans. Those Yoopers who do carry the "accent" are usually transplants from other states and start speaking this way because they think they should. They are also the most generous and nicest people you will ever meet.

Out of Stater: So you're a yooper, eh?
Yooper: I don't fucking talk like that, and yes I do originate from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

by arealyooper December 3, 2010