wap

¹ American  

[wop, wap] / wɒp, wæp /

verb (used with or without object)

wapped, wapping

1. whop.

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WAP ² American  

[-wahp, wap] / wɑp, wæp /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. wireless application protocol: a protocol for transferring documents, especially web pages, over a computer network to cell phones and other handheld wireless devices.

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WAP British  

/ wæp /

acronym

1. Wireless Application Protocol: a global application that enables mobile phone users to access the internet and other information services

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Etymology

Origin of wap¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English wap, wap(p)e, whap; probably from wappen “to strike;” of imitative origin

Origin of WAP²

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Fetty Wap is free from federal prison as of Thursday, 11 months ahead of his scheduled release.

From Los Angeles Times

Fetty Wap did his time at a low-security federal prison in Sandstone, Minn., north of Minneapolis.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside the hidden world of First Wap, whose untraceable tech has targeted politicians, journalists, celebrities, and activists around the globe.

From MarketWatch

The reality star, who also shares daughter Khari with “Trap Queen” rapper Fetty Wap, said in December 2023 that she and Champ were “separated.”

From Los Angeles Times

The “WAP” performer shares three children — Kulture, Wave and Blossom — with rapper Offset.

From Los Angeles Times