sup is short for wassup, which is short for what's up, which is short for what is up.
It originated from 2000s teen slang
Sometimes mistaken for "shut up"
it is an interjection, and is used as an informal greeting, such as "what's up?"
It originated from 2000s teen slang
Sometimes mistaken for "shut up"
it is an interjection, and is used as an informal greeting, such as "what's up?"
by THIS HANDLE WAS TAKEN December 09, 2023
Originated in Azilda, "sup" can either mean "what's up" like the rest of the world uses it, but, it is also an emotional expression in itself. This expression can be used when you are surprised.
Friend: *sinks a halfcourt shot first try*
Me: "sup"
Friend: *misses a basketball shot when he's 2 feet away from the net*
Me: "sup"
Me: "sup"
Friend: *misses a basketball shot when he's 2 feet away from the net*
Me: "sup"
by onlyinazilda April 27, 2018
by Just chill October 13, 2020
combination of the words “What’s” and “Up” and short for “What’s up” a common greeting term used around the world. Also not specifically used by any 1 group of people , culture, race, or sex.
by Flako Mario December 09, 2020