CUPPING
/ˈkʌpɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CUPPING
The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot.
A similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess.
Fire cupping, a traditional therapeutic treatment called in which heated cupping glasses are applied to the skin, supposedly to draw blood towards the surface.
To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
"Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them."
To hold something in cupped hands.
"He cupped the ball carefully in his hands."
To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.
"We are cupping some new brands of coffee today."
Examples of CUPPING in a Sentence
- "Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them."
- "He cupped the ball carefully in his hands."
- "We are cupping some new brands of coffee today."
Word Details
Is CUPPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CUPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CUPPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for CUPPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | u | p | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CUPPING
29 words from the letters in CUPPING
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How to Use CUPPING in Word Games
CUPPING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CUPPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CUPPING to find 29 additional valid words.