Meaning & Definition of word "Pap"
Pap
/pæp/
noun:
- 1. A soft, mushy food, especially for infants or invalids.
- Example: The nurse fed the baby some pap made from formula and mashed bananas.
- 2. Something insignificant or lacking in substance, often referring to media content.
- Example: The article was nothing but pap, filled with clichés and empty statements.
verb:
- 1. To feed or nourish someone with pap.
- Example: She gently papped the child with soft food to ensure he could eat easily.
Etymology
●Middle English, from the Dutch 'pap', meaning porridge.
Common Phrases and Expressions
full of pap:
lacking in substance; trivial or unimportant.
pap smear:
a medical test of the cells of the cervix.
pap play:
a theatrical performance that is overly sentimental or trite.
Related Words
pappy:
a sweet or soft style, often referring to something overly sentimental or dull.
pappus:
a tuft of silky hairs on the seeds of certain plants.
Slang Meanings of pap
Meaning: Nonsense or trivial matters.
● Example Sentence: That conversation was just a bunch of pap.
Meaning: Overly sentimental or weak material, especially in media.
● Example Sentence: The film was just sugary pap without any real depth.