Wasp

Pronunciation: /wɒsp/

Definitions of WASP

noun an acronym for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, referring to a person of white, Anglo-Saxon, Protestant descent

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a wasp flying around in the garden.

A2 My sister got stung by a wasp while we were having a picnic.

B1 WASPs are known for their distinctive black and yellow stripes.

B2 Some people are allergic to wasp stings and need to carry an EpiPen.

C1 Entomologists study the behavior and ecology of wasps in great detail.

C2 Certain species of wasps are important for controlling pest populations in agriculture.

Examples of WASP in a Sentence

formal The WASP population in this region has seen a steady decline over the past decade.

informal I heard there's a huge WASP nest in the backyard, we should be careful.

slang Those WASPs at the country club can be so snobbish sometimes.

figurative The CEO was like a WASP, always buzzing around and micromanaging everything.

Grammatical Forms of WASP

• past tense: wasped
• plural: wasps
• comparative: more WASP
• superlative: most WASP
• present tense: is WASP
• future tense: will be WASP
• perfect tense: has been WASP
• continuous tense: is being WASP
• singular: a WASP
• positive degree: WASP
• infinitive: to WASP
• gerund: wasping
• participle: wasping

Origin and Evolution of WASP

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'WASP' is an acronym that stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific demographic group in the United States, the term 'WASP' has evolved to also refer to a certain set of cultural characteristics and behaviors associated with privilege and elitism.