5 letter words ending in UPPY

Duppy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A ghost or spirit in Caribbean folklore.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʌpi/; UK: /ˈdʌpi/

Origin and Usage: The word "duppy" originated from the Caribbean and is commonly used in Jamaican Patois. It is believed to have been derived from the Ghanaian word "adope", which means "spirit" or "ghost". The word "duppy" is widely used in Caribbean folklore and is often associated with supernatural and paranormal activities.

Synonyms: Ghost, spirit, specter, phantom, apparition.

Related Words: Ghost, haunt, shade, spook, wraith.

Example Sentences:

• "The old house is said to be haunted by a duppy."
• "She claimed to have seen a duppy in the cemetery."
• "The locals believe that the duppy of the deceased still roams the village."

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Guppy 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A small, brightly colored freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae, especially the species Poecilia reticulata, often kept in aquariums.
2. A person who is easily taken advantage of or exploited.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɡʌpi/
• UK: /ˈɡʌpi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "guppy" is named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy, who discovered the fish in Trinidad in 1866. The guppy is native to Central America, but has been introduced to many parts of the world. It is a popular aquarium fish due to its bright colors and ease of care. The term "guppy" is also used colloquially to refer to a person who is easily taken advantage of or exploited.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:

• Grump
• Gulag
• Gulch

7. Example Sentences:

1. The guppy is a popular species of fish for aquariums.
2. She felt like a guppy surrounded by sharks in the boardroom.

Heres your requested information: Puppy 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

• a young dog, especially one less than a year old

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈpʌpi/
• UK: /ˈpʌpi/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "puppy" is believed to have originated from the French word "poupee" which means doll or toy. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to a young dog. Today, the word "puppy" is commonly used to describe a young dog, especially one under a year old.

5. Synonyms

• pup
• doggy
• young dog

6. Related Words

• doggy
• pooch
• whelp
• canid
• hound

7. Example Sentences

• The puppy was so small that it fit in the palm of his hand.
• She adopted a puppy from the animal shelter.
• The little girl giggled as the puppy licked her face.

Yuppy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A young urban professional who has a well-paid job and a luxurious lifestyle.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈjʌpi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈjʌpi/

Origin and Usage: The term "yuppy" is a portmanteau of "young" and "urban" and was first coined in the 1980s to describe a new breed of young, ambitious, and affluent professionals who were making their mark in the business world. The term gained widespread usage during the Reagan era in the United States and the Thatcher era in the United Kingdom.

Synonyms: Young professional, urban professional, upwardly mobile professional.

Related Words: Happy, puppy, sappy, yukky, yupoo.

Example Sentences:

• John is a yuppy who works as a stockbroker in New York City.
• The party was full of yuppies sipping champagne and discussing their latest business deals.
• Sheila is a successful lawyer and a proud yuppy who enjoys the finer things in life.