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- US Pronunciation
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- [jawp, jahp]
- /dʒɔp, dʒɑp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jawp, jahp]
- /dʒɔp, dʒɑp/
Definitions of jawp word
- noun jawp a splash, spurt, or drop of water. 1
- noun jawp a spot or stain, as from a splash of water or mud. 1
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Origin of jawp
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; perhaps akin to jaw2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Jawp
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jawp popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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