1. Found in Atlantic coastal waters of North America from South Carolina to Maine; esteemed as a panfish
   "We grilled fresh scup caught off the Massachusetts coast";
   - northern porgy, northern scup, Stenotomus chrysops
    
2. Porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America
   "Southern scup are popular among recreational fishermen";
   - southern porgy, southern scup, Stenotomus aculeatus
    
3. Flesh of fish found in colder waters of northern Atlantic coast of the United States
   "The fisherman's catch included several scup for dinner"
    
4. Lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States
   "Grilled scup was a popular dish at the beachside restaurant";
   - porgy

Derived forms: scups

Type of: porgy, saltwater fish

Encyclopedia: Scup