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Definition of letup

letup

/ˈlɛt.ʌp/
let · up
Plural:letups
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letup Lexical Profile

letup Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A pause, reduction, or cessation in the intensity of something unpleasant, strenuous, or demanding.

Example

"The hospital staff worked through the night without a letup in the flow of incoming patients."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The closed noun 'letup' (or hyphenated 'let-up') should not be confused with the two-word phrasal verb 'let up' (as in 'Wait for the rain to let up').

• Rhymes for letup

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Letup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/letup
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