giddyap

imperative verb

gid·​dy·​ap ˌgi-dē-ˈap How to pronounce giddyap (audio) -ˈəp How to pronounce giddyap (audio)
variants or giddyup or less commonly giddap
gi-ˈdap How to pronounce giddyap (audio)
-ˈdep
a command (as to a horse) to go ahead or go faster

Examples of giddyap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Cyrus family might be in shambles, but Miley Cyrus has two country stars who can take her in and a horse to giddyap with. Zoe Guy, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of get up

First Known Use

circa 1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of giddyap was circa 1897

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Cite this Entry

“Giddyap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giddyap. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

giddyap

imperative verb
gid·​dy·​ap ˌgid-ē-ˈap How to pronounce giddyap (audio)
variants or giddyup
used as a command to a horse to go ahead or go faster
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