pupu

noun

pu·​pu ˈpü-ˌpü How to pronounce pupu (audio)
: an Asian dish served as an appetizer or main course and consisting of a variety of foods (such as egg rolls, spareribs, and fried shrimp)
pupu platter

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South Asian and Chinese dishes like pupu platters and Peking duck. — John Dolen, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024 Consider the pupu platter California’s tiki bars and tiki drinks have gone in and out of style for decades. — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Hawaiian pūpū appetizer

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pupu was in 1950

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“Pupu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pupu. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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