Pap

Pronunciation: /pæp/

Definitions of pap

noun something lacking real value or substance

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat pap with sugar for breakfast.

A2 She used pap to wrap the gift before giving it to her friend.

B1 The doctor recommended applying pap to the wound to help it heal faster.

B2 The artist used papier-mâché to create a sculpture for the art exhibit.

C1 The chef prepared a delicious pap dish using traditional ingredients and spices.

C2 The conservationist studied the ancient pap scrolls to learn more about the civilization.

Examples of pap in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended using a pap smear to screen for cervical cancer.

informal I have to go in for a pap test next week.

slang I heard getting a pap done is not fun at all.

figurative The artist carefully layered papier-mâché to create a realistic pap sculpture.

Grammatical Forms of pap

• past tense: papped
• plural: paps
• comparative: more pap
• superlative: most pap
• present tense: paps
• future tense: will pap
• perfect tense: have papped
• continuous tense: is papping
• singular: pap
• positive degree: pap
• infinitive: to pap
• gerund: papping
• participle: papping

Origin and Evolution of pap

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'pap' originated from the Old English word 'papa' which means 'soft food' or 'porridge'. It is derived from the Latin word 'pappa' which has the same meaning.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pap' evolved to refer not only to soft food but also to something insipid or unappetizing. It is often used in a derogatory manner to describe something of low quality or lacking substance.