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单词 tittup
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Definition of tittup in English:

tittup

verbtittupping, tittups, tittuping, tittupped, tittupedˈtɪtəpˈtɪdəp
British
  • no object, with adverbial of direction Move with jerky or exaggerated movements.

    Nicky came tittupping along in a rakish mood
    Example sentencesExamples
    • But the crane can also be read, and was meant to be read, as a Parisienne tittuping along the streets in search of adventure.
    • Decked-out in plenitude of bling and leather, the models tittuped and slunk down the runway.
    • He tittupped on the spot and did a little rocking horse a couple of times, but I actually enjoyed it!
    • She has a wonderful habit, while trying to hide the escaped prisoner, of hitching up her skirt and tittuping across the stage in high heels.
    • Both look most delightful in their matching sets, especially when tittupping.

Origin

Late 17th century (as a noun): perhaps imitative of hoof-beats.

 
 

Definition of tittup in US English:

tittup

verbˈtɪdəpˈtidəp
British
  • no object, with adverbial of direction Move with jerky or exaggerated movements.

    Nicky came tittupping along in a rakish mood
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Decked-out in plenitude of bling and leather, the models tittuped and slunk down the runway.
    • Both look most delightful in their matching sets, especially when tittupping.
    • He tittupped on the spot and did a little rocking horse a couple of times, but I actually enjoyed it!
    • But the crane can also be read, and was meant to be read, as a Parisienne tittuping along the streets in search of adventure.
    • She has a wonderful habit, while trying to hide the escaped prisoner, of hitching up her skirt and tittuping across the stage in high heels.

Origin

Late 17th century (as a noun): perhaps imitative of hoof-beats.

 
 
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