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Vocabulary Entry
jap
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A term that can refer to a small or short person or thing; often considered an offensive slang term for people of Japanese descent.
Example Sentences
"He joked that he was just a jap in a big world."
"Using the word 'jap' is highly offensive and disrespectful."
"The term was used derogatorily during the wartime propaganda."
V
verb
To jab, poke, or thrust someone or something; to move quickly or energetically.
Example Sentences
"He japs at the balloons to see if they pop."
"She japs the pen against the table to focus her thoughts."
"They quickly jap the curtains closed as the sun set."