Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jeyp]
- /dʒeɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jeyp]
- /dʒeɪp/
Definitions of japes word
- verb without object japes to jest; joke; gibe. 1
- verb with object japes to mock or make fun of. 1
- noun japes a joke; jest; quip. 1
- noun japes a trick or practical joke. 1
- noun japes Plural form of jape. 1
- noun japes plural of jape. 0
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Origin of japes
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English japen, perhaps < Old French jap(p)er to bark, of imitative orig.
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Parts of speech for Japes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
japes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
japes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for japes
noun japes
- tricks — a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
- escapades — Plural form of escapade.
- capers — the flower buds of the caper plant, which are pickled and used as a condiment
- fools — Plural form of fool.
- quips — a clever or witty remark or comment.
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