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Jap

1

[ jap ]

adjective

, Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.
  1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Japanese person.


JAP

2

[ jap ]

noun

, Slang: Usually Disparaging and Offensive.
  1. a term used to refer to a pampered young Jewish-American woman, especially one who takes material advantages for granted.

Jap.

3

abbreviation for

  1. Japan.
  2. Japanese.

JAP

1

abbreviation for

  1. slang.
    Jewish American Princess
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Jap

2

/ dʒæp /

noun

  1. informal.
    short for Japanese
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Jap.

3

abbreviation for

  1. Japan(ese)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Sensitive Note

Dating back to the late 19th century, use of this term was originally neutral. But because the Japanese were the enemy during World War II, the term Jap became derogatory.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Jap1

First recorded in 1885–90; shortened form

Origin of Jap2

First recorded in 1965–70; abbreviation of J(ewish) A(merican) P(rincess)
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Example Sentences

At all events we have made up our minds to eliminate the Jap, what with one motive and another, and I think we will.

Would you mind asking your Jap to make us some sandwiches and come with me up to my mountain shanty?

"Look, I'll help you down the steps—" He grabbed hold of the Jap and hustled him down the steps.

Then he heard a click and he saw Mogin's fist bouncing away from the Jap's chin.

A Jap cud march three hundred miles a day f'r eight days with nawthin' to eat.

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