Wap

usgb/wɑp/
verb

To hit or strike.

He wapped the nail with his hammer.
Visual representation of "wap" - To hit or strike

Often appears as...

  • wap something with
  • wap something on

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "wap"
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Colloquial Use

Used informally among friends or in relaxed settings, not in formal language.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
I might just wap the next person who interrupts me!
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Regional Flavor

Most common in the Northern UK, might be unfamiliar or misunderstood in other regions.

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He’s fond of wapping the rugby ball before a match.
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Physical Action

Often describes a brief, single action of hitting or striking with force.

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She wapped the malfunctioning remote a few times.
Visual representation of the word "Wap"

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