interjection
- A rhythmic exclamation used to mark cadence or timing, especially during marching, exercise, or military drills.
Usage: informal; often used in military or fitness contexts; typically part of a chant like 'hup, two, three, four'
Examples
- The drill sergeant called out 'hup, two, three, four' as the soldiers marched in formation.
- During the fitness class, the instructor shouted 'hup!' to keep everyone in rhythm.
- The cadets chanted 'hup, hup, hup' while doing push-ups.
- He used 'hup' to mark the beat while leading the morning jog.
- The marching band kept time with a steady 'hup, hup, hup' from the drum major.