PAP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PAP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PAP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Pap

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: probably from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch pappe, probably based on Latin pappare ‘eat’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pap
Dialects: British English
Definition:

bland soft or semi-liquid food such as that suitable for babies or invalids

Short Definition:

bland soft or semi-liquid food

Examples:
  • a trayful of tasteless pap
Definition:

worthless or trivial reading matter or entertainment

Short Definition:

worthless reading matter or entertainment

Examples:
  • limitless channels serving up an undemanding diet of pap

Word: Pap

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pap
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of food) lacking flavour and firmness

Short Definition:

(of food) lacking flavour

Examples:
  • the apple is so pap I won't eat it

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