Meaning
To make a short blast on a horn.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Uncertain, possibly from Middle English poupen (“to make a gulping sound while drinking, blow on a horn, toot”). Compare Dutch poepen (“to defecate”), German Low German pupen (“to fart; break wind”). Also representing poo pronounced with the mouth snapped closed at the end.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 51 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-24PABELOW
- 2026-09-16PDEINOW
- 2026-08-17ODGIPRY
- 2026-07-07PABDLOR
- 2026-04-25OENIHLP
- 2026-02-17PGWONIL
- 2026-01-25PATRICO
- 2026-01-14OPALCBE
- 2026-01-11PANICMO
- 2025-11-21PAROGND
- 2025-09-29PAUTNOC
- 2025-09-14OAEPHTD
+39 earlier appearances in the archive.