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Dupa

Sounds like: doo-pah Regional / Cultural Speech Informal / family speech

Meaning

What it means

Butt or backside, from Slavic-influenced regional family speech.

Dupa is an Eastern European-derived word heard in Pittsburgh-area cultural/family speech. It should be treated as informal and context-dependent.

Usage

Use it like this

“Sit your dupa down and eat.”
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Local note

Why it feels Pittsburgh

Authentic regional cultural term, but use caution publicly and for merch.

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