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jap.

To carry out a sneak attack upon (something or somebody).

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/d͡ʒæp/
  1. To carry out a sneak attack upon (something or somebody).

    Canada · US · ethnic · slang · slur · transitive
Where this word comes from

Shortening of Japanese, in reference to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

verb
  1. (of a liquid) To spatter or splash over a surface.

    Northern-Ireland · Scotland · transitive
Where this word comes from

From or related to Scots jaup, jap (“of liquid: dash, splash”).

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