English Word · Advanced
sannup
A mischievous male child
Pronunciation: say sannup
Meaning
A term historically used for an adult male of the Wampanoag or other Algonquian peoples.
Example
With this company, Miantonomo and his sachems dined, while the sannups were entertained hard by, in the inn recently built by Goodman Samuel Coles.
With this company, Miantonomo and his sachems dined, while the sannups were entertained hard by, in the inn recently built by Goodman Samuel Coles.
Practice tips
- Practice sannup out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.