whap

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1. v. i. Alt. of Whop Source: opted
2. v. t. Alt. of Whop Source: opted
3. n. Alt. of Whop Source: opted
4. v. hit hard Source: wordnet
5. To word/throw">throw one's word/self">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. To beat or strike. A blow, or quick, smart stroke. Source: webster

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