Sup

n.

Heard in Donegal, Mayo, Offaly, Galway, Wexford and Sligo

A small quantity of liquid, typically tea.

In use

Make me a wee sup o' tae before ye head out, like.

Posh English

Do prepare a modest cup of the infusion for me before your departure.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Sup sanA greeting for someone one knows but whose name one cannot recall. Used for a person one…
  • Gis us a sup after ya cuzA request for a sip of someone's drink.
  • Sup mofoA casual greeting in Sligo.
  • SupeenA small quantity of liquid, typically an alcoholic drink.
  • Wet the teaTo brew or prepare a pot of tea.
  • ShqwigA small sip or sup of a drink.