giddap

/ ˌɡɪdɪˈʌp; ɡɪˈdæp /

interjection

1. an exclamation used to make a horse go faster

Word History and Origins

Origin of giddap¹

C20: colloquial form of get up

Example Sentences

The stark pictures, characterized by stylized realism and deep blacks, include “Giddap,” a powerful depiction of the moment a Black man is lynched.

From Washington Post

The man who was driving them cracked his whip and shouted, “Giddap there, John! No use trying to shirk!”

From Literature

Then she climbed up on the seat, said, “Giddap,” slapped Dollie with the reins and they were off.

From Literature

Woodruff titled the piece “Giddap.”

From Washington Post

Calmly crossing them underneath his body, she gave his tail a smart jerk, accompanied by the shrill command, “Giddap!”

From Project Gutenberg