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giddyap
imperative verb
gid·dy·ap
ˌgi-dē-ˈap
-ˈəp
variants
or giddyup
or less commonly giddap
gi-ˈdap
-ˈdep
—a command (as to a horse) to go ahead or go faster
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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.
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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
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“Giddyap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giddyap. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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giddyap
imperative verb
gid·dy·ap
ˌgid-ē-ˈap
variants
or giddyup
—used as a command to a horse to go ahead or go faster
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