First Known Use: 14th century
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1jape
verb \ˈjāp\
japedjap·ing
Definition of JAPE
intransitive verb
: to say or do something jokingly or mockingly
transitive verb
: to make mocking fun of
— jap·er \ˈjā-pər\ noun
— jap·ery \ˈjā-p(ə-)rē\ noun
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Origin of JAPE
Middle English
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2jape
noun
Definition of JAPE
: something designed to arouse amusement or laughter: as a : an amusing literary or dramatic production <a jape that would be okay as a sophomore class play — John Simon> b : gibe
First Known Use of JAPE
14th century
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