Hup and hut, along with hep, are used to set the pace for people, especially soldiers, who are marching.
1. interjection — hey, Informal greeting or summons; ho (Exclamation seeking attention); hep (Informed, in dated slang); hark (Listen, old-fashioned); heave-ho · yep · yup · oi · oy · whoa · giddyup · alley-oop · oops · whoops
2. command — march, Rhythmic group walk; cadence (Rhythmic pulse or pattern); count (Reckon a total); drill (Hole-boring device); step · tempo · rhythm · pace · timing · sync · formation · squad · platoon · regiment
3. exertion — jump, Propel oneself airborne; leap (Sudden springing movement); lift (Mechanism for vertical transport); heave (Forceful lift or throw); push · pull · thrust · spring · vault · boost · hoist · effort · momentum · burst
Opposites
ACTION/MOTION COMMANDhup ≠ halt Complete sudden stop; stop · whoa · freeze · stand down · at ease
ENERGY/ENCOURAGEMENThup ≠ ugh Disgust exclamation; meh · sigh · whatever · relax
Categories
animal commands: whoa, gee, haw, mush, hike; gundog training: heel, sit, stay, come, fetch; Nadahup
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- Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G