wap

¹

[wop, wap]

verb (used with or without object)

wapped, wapping 

1. whop.

WAP

²

[-wahp, wap]

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.

WAP

/ wæp /

acronym

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

Word History and Origins

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

The 32-year-old “Bodak Yellow” and “WAP” hip-hop star prevailed Tuesday in a civil lawsuit brought against her by a Beverly Hills security guard after two days of testimony.

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One sign of how long Cardi B has been preparing her sophomore studio album: The last track on the LP is “WAP,” her blockbuster collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion that topped Billboard’s Hot 100 … back in the summer of 2020.

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Cardi B continued to gain popularity over the following years for hits including “I Like It” with J Balvin and Bad Bunny, and “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion.

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Wap want the orcas to be rehomed in an adapted ocean bay.

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Wap have helped convince Expedia not to sell any more holidays involving performances by dolphins in captivity and want other travel companies to do the same.

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