cuppy

[ kuhp-ee ]

adjective

, cup·pi·er, cup·pi·est.

1. cup-shaped; hollow.
2. having indentations or depressions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuppy¹

First recorded in 1880–85; cup + -y ¹

Example Sentences

In his 1931 book, “How to Tell Your Friends From the Apes,” the American satirist Will Cuppy noted that Neanderthals had fires, caves, marrow bones, mosquitoes, love and arthritis.

From New York Times

As Mr. Cuppy observed, “That kind of progress is called evolution.”

From New York Times

But what many do not know is that Florence Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy, is also a budding academic.

From BBC

Highlife follows young successful black Brits like fashion designer Irene Agbontaen, Grammy-winning songwriter Kamille and DJ Cuppy.

From BBC

Steve Cuppy, who’s also a member of the nonprofit conservation group, said a pending lawsuit against the U.S.

From Washington Times