79+ Words that rhyme with cup

Cup is a 1-syllable word with 79 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are up, pup, sup. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

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"

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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?

krupp
German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp
pup
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf an inexperienced young person birth; "the dog whelped"
scup
flesh of fish found in colder waters of northern Atlantic coast of the United States lean flesh of fish found in warm
sup
a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by
up
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position; "look up!"; "the music surged up

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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 up, pup, sup create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cup?
Words that rhyme with cup include: up, pup, sup, scup, krupp, closeup, eyecup, teacup, buttercup, backup, and 69 more.
How many syllables does cup have?
Cup has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cup?
There are 79 words that rhyme with cup: 79 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cup in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cup in songwriting are up, pup, sup. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with cup?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cup include up, pup, sup, scup, krupp. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: up, pup; 1-syllable: closeup, eyecup; 2-syllable: buttercup, whitecup. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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