Japing: meaning, definitions and examples

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japing

 

[ หˆjeษชpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to talk

Japing refers to making a mocking or witty remark. It is often used in the context of jesting or bantering, where someone uses humor in a playful or sarcastic manner. While it can be lighthearted, it may also carry a tone of derision depending on the context. The term has a somewhat archaic sound but is still understood in literature and historical texts. Overall, japing conveys a sense of triviality in conversation.

Synonyms

jest, joke, mock, taunt

Examples of usage

  • He was japing with friends at the cafe.
  • The comedian japed about everyday struggles.
  • During the debate, they japed at each other's arguments.

Translations

Translations of the word "japing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น japing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช japing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ japing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ japing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท japing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ japing

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท japing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žผ์žผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุจูŠุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ japing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ japing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ japing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ japing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ japing

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ japing

Word origin

The word 'jape' comes from the Middle English term 'japen,' which is derived from the Old French 'japer,' meaning 'to yap' or 'to chatter.' Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*japan,' suggesting a connection to the act of speaking or making noise. Historically, japing was often associated with jesters and clowns in medieval courts, where humor and mockery played crucial roles in entertainment. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of witty or mocking remarks, leading to its current usage in contemporary English. Despite its diminishing use in everyday language, 'jape' retains a place in literary contexts, where it evokes a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,338, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.