Jap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒæp/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Jap is a verb meaning (Canada, US, ethnic slur, slang, transitive) To carry out a sneak attack upon (something or somebody).
Meaning
(Canada, US, ethnic slur, slang, transitive) To carry out a sneak attack upon (something or somebody).
More Meanings
- (Scotland, Northern Ireland, transitive) (of a liquid) To spatter or splash over a surface.
Example Sentences
[…] the yelp of the girl as the hot water japped her legs. I The big fellow bore me across the kitchen.
The oilcloth on the kitchen table / an olive green thing - retro surface / japped with little bits of water / or if you like with bits 'v watter / […]
Word Forms
- japs
- japping
- japped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nip, yen, japan, pare, cap, yap.
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