Definition of tittup in English:
tittup
verbtittupping, tittups, tittuping, tittupped, tittupedˈtɪtəpˈtɪdəp
British no object, with adverbial of direction Move with jerky or exaggerated movements.
〈主英〉举止活泼;蹦蹦跳跳
Nicky came tittupping along in a rakish mood
尼基兴致高昂,一路蹦跳而来。
Example sentencesExamples
- But the crane can also be read, and was meant to be read, as a Parisienne tittuping along the streets in search of adventure.
- Decked-out in plenitude of bling and leather, the models tittuped and slunk down the runway.
- He tittupped on the spot and did a little rocking horse a couple of times, but I actually enjoyed it!
- She has a wonderful habit, while trying to hide the escaped prisoner, of hitching up her skirt and tittuping across the stage in high heels.
- Both look most delightful in their matching sets, especially when tittupping.
Origin
Late 17th century (as a noun): perhaps imitative of hoof-beats.