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Definition of bap

bap

/bæp/
bap

Plural:baps
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Past Simple:bapped
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Past Participle:bapped
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Present Participle:bapping
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• noun

1

British A soft, flattish bread roll, often dusted with flour and used for making sandwiches.

Example

"She ordered a warm bacon bap and a cup of tea from the corner cafe."


2

American A light, quick blow or tap (informal).

Example

"The playful cat gave the dangling toy a quick bap with its paw."

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• verb

1

American To strike or hit lightly and quickly (informal).

Example

"He bapped his brother on the head with a rolled-up magazine."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bap
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