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Whap

Whap Meaning & Definition
Whap Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Whap?

[v] hit hard

Synonyms | Synonyms for Whap: bash | bonk | bop | sock | whop

Related Terms | Find terms related to Whap:

See Also | hit

Whap In Webster's Dictionary

\Whap\, Whop \Whop\, v. i. [Cf. OE. quappen to palpitate, E. quob, quaver, wabble, awhape, wap.] To throw one's self quickly, or by an abrupt motion; to turn suddenly; as, she whapped down on the floor; the fish whapped over. --Bartlett. Note: This word is used adverbially in the north of England, as in the United States, when anything vanishes, or is gone suddenly; as, whap went the cigar out of my mouth.
\Whap\, Whop \Whop\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Whapped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Whapping}.] To beat or strike.
\Whap\, Whop \Whop\, n. A blow, or quick, smart stroke.

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