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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?.
Yooper by superyouper October 19, 2005
Related Words
yoopa • Yoopadooka • yoop • yoopers • yoona • Yoppa • Yoohan • Yookay • Yooman • YOOMAY
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! :)
yooper by yooper-jes August 19, 2008
A word used by highly intelligent life forms to give an affirmative response.
As an intellectual, I say yoop instead of yes.
Yoop by Lil Smaller January 1, 2018
A word used to describe someone that is very pretty and artistic, however quite humble. Usually refers to girls. Yooras are usually short and have amazing hair. Yooras are also very quiet and Asian, most likely Korean.
OMG! That girl is so nice and she drew me this pretty picture, she's such a Yoora
yoora by Ejizzle June 11, 2006
Italian root means, "The great sweet leaf."
It's 4:20!!! Damn, I'd love some Yopachi right now. :)
Yopachi by Ghengis Kannors October 8, 2008
The most beautiful, amazing, hot, sexy girl a man will ever meet and is one that will love you so much more than you deserve and will be the perfect person to share the rest of your life with. if you ever see a Yoona you better go and talk to her. She is all that is good in the world, she is the perfect person you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. Charming, pretty, and funny, once you first meet her she is the only girl you will ever think about. from her shining eyes to her sexy legs, Yoona controls all men without even realizing it. Like sugar cane, she is the sweetest girl, undeniably romantic and innocent, a passionate lover. Every kiss will lead you further into her grasp. Although she may feel unconfident, she is a professional in every way. Even her smallest actions can be seen from space, but it's a good thing the astronauts aren't watching otherwise they lose control of their ship. Upon entering the room, one word comes to the mind of all men present: damn. She truly has it all--looks, intelligence, and personality. She is untouchable for all except the people she chooses to let inside. Many will misjudge Yoona, but only those who take the time to get to know her will be rewarded with her friendship.
Wow! She's pretty. I think she's a Yoona.
Yoona by Wow. OMG January 18, 2018
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