Meaning of bup bup bup | Babel Free
[bʌp̚.bʌp̚.bʌp̚]Definitions
An exclamation conveying a meaning equivalent to "wait"!
Equivalents
Suomi
äp-päp
Examples
“Bup bup bup! Don't go just yet. You forgot something.”
““Boyle, where's my paperwork on that DOA?” “Still waiting on the autopsy report⟳. Supposed to come⟳ in first thing this morning, but so far, nothing.” “This is unacceptable. I'll call⟳ the M.E. and find⟳ out what happened.” “Eh, bup-bup-bup-bup-bah. That's not necessary, sir. For the record⟳, I think⟳ it's natural causes anyway, but I'm also the secondary on this case. It's my responsibility, so I will head on down there and pick⟳ up the report⟳.” “Good. But don't ever bup-bup-bup-bup me again.” “Right, I don't know⟳--” “Bup-bup-bup-bup... Bup-bup-bup. Just go.” “Yep, I am going to regret⟳ teaching him that one.””
““Mudds is a notorious dive⟳ for all sorts of unsavory rogues. I aced my Hoodlums and Racketeers seminar at the Academy. Let⟳ me do the talking.” “Bup, bup, bup, bup. Can I help⟳ you?” “Don't worry⟳ about it. Me and my gang are here for a drink⟳ and some trouble⟳.” “Yeah, uh-huh. Do you have⟳ a reservation?” “Oh. Uh, well, we don't... We're just a-a classic roving gang.” “Look⟳, I know⟳ you're Starfleet. You're in full uniform. You can't just walk⟳ in because you think⟳ you're better than everyone.” “Oh, no, I don't think⟳ that. Can you just put⟳ us on the list?” “Sure, but it's a two-hour wait⟳.” “Seems pretty empty.” (squeaks) “We don't have⟳ two hours.” “Well, you could go across the street to Zorkys, but it's got way worse drinks. Plus the black market intel's less reliable.” “Captain, we need⟳ a solid lead⟳.””
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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