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Steups

Pronounced /STEWPS/noun and verbEveryday talk

Meaning

The long sucking-of-the-teeth sound Trinidadians make to show annoyance, contempt or disbelief. It does the job of an eye-roll, and a good steups can say more than a full sentence.

When the taxi driver say the fare double for Carnival, she just steups and walk away.

In plain English: When the taxi driver said the fare was doubled for Carnival, she sucked her teeth and walked off.

Sources

  1. Discover Trinidad & Tobago: Twelve things you may not know about Trinidad & Tobago
  2. Discover Trinidad & Tobago: Lime & party in Trinidad like a local

Last verified 3 October 2026. Spotted something wrong? Send a correction.