noun
- a marine fish of the porgy family found along the Atlantic coast of North America
Usage: regional; also spelled scup
Examples
- The fishermen caught several scuppaug off the coast of Rhode Island.
- Scuppaug is a popular game fish in New England waters.
- The Native American word scuppaug gave rise to the modern term scup.
- Local restaurants often serve fresh scuppaug during the summer months.
- The scuppaug has a compressed body and sharp spines on its dorsal fin.