Any translations available? "sup"

Post Reply New Topic

I'm really confused. It's not even a word, yet it seems to be an Internet staple food, in terms of conversation openers, but I don't know what it means. Ive sort of gathered it must be along the lines of 'hello'? Or a 'how are you' line, (the type you say fine, you, back to).

Or, if it's both, what do you reply? I usually pretend someone hasn't said anything when they pull out the 'sup' card, because i have no response ready, but it kinda frustrates me that I don't understand.

Anyone have a translation, or hates it when people can't use less cryptic language?

It's shorthand for "what's up!"

I think a more accurate translation would be "What have you been doing lately?". If it meant "How are you doing?"', I've never heard anyone reply "fine" to "what's up" before.

_________________
My nephew Coke needs to eat! Obviously we're related.

It means "whats up?"

You reply either with "nothing much" or something along those lines, or by telling them something that's happened, ie; "got a new car", "lost my job", "went to the fair" etc.

If you want to be reciprocal you can say "nothing much, what's going on with you?" or something.

_________________
I'm giving it another shot. We will see.
My forum is still there and everyone is welcome to come join as well. There is a private women only subforum there if anyone is interested. Also, there is no CAPTCHA.

The link to the forum is http://www.rightplanet.proboards.com

Thanks, that really helped clear it up a bit. Would be easier if they just said hi, how are you to start with, heh he

I believe it can also refer to "supper" as in a meal (sometimes used as a verb). Context should probably make it clear which usage it is though.

Pretty sure in this context it means "What's up".