Meaning of the word tup in English
What does tup mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tup
US /tʌp/
UK /tʌp/
Noun
a male sheep, especially a ram kept for breeding
Example:
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The farmer bought a new tup to improve his flock's genetics.
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The young tup was very active during the breeding season.
Verb
to copulate with a ewe (used of a ram)
Example:
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The farmer watched the ram tup the ewe.
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It's important to ensure the ram is healthy before allowing it to tup the ewes.