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English word origin

Etymology of bap

Originally Scottish English, of unknown origin.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A soft bread roll, originally from Scotland. · A woman's breast. · The head. · A friend or buddy.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Originally Scottish English, of unknown origin.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
intj

The sound of a light blow or slap.

verb

To hit lightly.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Onomatopoeic.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

Cooked rice as part of Korean cuisine.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Korean 밥 (bap).

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