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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HOOPS, int. An exclamation of encouragement to one to raise oneself or lift anything heavy. Gen.Sc. Also hoopse (up) (Abd. 1919 T.S.D.C. III.; Ayr.⁴ 1928) and hoopadosy (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [hups, ′hupsi, hupə′dosi]Cai. 1919 T.S.D.C. III. 20:
A father lifting up his child would say “Hoopse up.”