letup

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Noun letup has 1 sense

letup, lull - a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise"
--₁ is a kind of pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension

Derived forms: verb let up₁, verb let up₂

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Letup

Definition:

Letup refers to a temporary decrease or pause in intensity, speed, or action.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

A pause or lull in something intense or demanding.

Example sentence: After hours of non-stop studying, she finally took a letup and decided to go for a walk.

Sense 2:

An easing or decrease in force, pressure, or tension.

Example sentence: The storm finally showed signs of letup, and the rain began to taper off.

Sense 3:

A brief intermission or break during an event.

Example sentence: During the concert, there was a letup between the opening act and the main performance.

Local Usage:

In local slang, "letup" can also mean being surprised or impressed by something.

Example sentence: Wow, that street performer's acrobatics really letup the crowd!

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