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Whop v. i.

[Cf. OE. quappen to palpitate, E. quob, quaver, wabble, awhape, wap.]
To throw one's self quickly, or by an abrupt motion; to turn suddenly; as, she whapped down on the floor; the fish whapped over. Bartlett.

Note: This word is used adverbially in the north of England, as in the United States, when anything vanishes, or is gone suddenly; as, whap went the cigar out of my mouth.

Whap
Whop v. t.

[imp. & p. p. Whapped ; p. pr. & vb. n. Whapping.]
To beat or strike.

Whap
Whop n.

A blow, or quick, smart stroke.


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IN BRIEF: v. - Hit hard.

 
 
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