Words that rhyme with cup

Cup is a 1-syllable word with 79 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are backup, buttercup, cleanup. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of cup

noun
  1. a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer"; "the handle of the cup was missing"
  2. the quantity a cup will hold; "he drank a cup of coffee"; "he borrowed a cup of sugar"
  3. any cup-shaped concavity; "bees filled the waxen cups with honey"; "he wore a jock strap with a metal cup"; "the cup of her bra"

Examples of "cup" in lyrics

See how cup is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Perkin his brim to the rim of my cup"
    3rd Bass f/ Zev Love X (of KMD) — The Gas Face
  • "Fill up my cup"
    40 Glocc f/ Eminem, Jayo Felony, Niqle Nut, Sun, Tip Toe, Village Boo — (We Just) Came to Party
  • "With a pocket full of stones, still served in a cup"
    40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At

What do these rhymes mean?

backup
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street
buttercup
any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
cleanup
a very large profit (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team)
eggcup
dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg
eyecup
a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "cup" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like backup, buttercup, cleanup create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

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