"bup bup bup" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /bʌp̚bʌp̚bʌp̚/
Head templates: {{en-interj|nolinkhead=1}} bup bup bup
  1. An exclamation conveying a meaning equivalent to "wait"! Synonyms: up bup bup, eh eh eh Translations (warning expression): äp-päp (Finnish)

Alternative forms

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