jaup
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dʒɔp/
KK: /dʒɔp/
noun
Definition
A mark or spot made by a splash of water or mud.
Example
After the rain, there were many jaups on the sidewalk.
Conversation
Look at my shoes, they're all muddy from the rain.
Wow, you really made a big jaup when you stepped in that puddle!
Yeah, I should have been more careful.
Next time, just avoid the big ones and you'll be fine.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
splash
spatter
mark
Antonyms
dryness
stillness
smoothness
verb
Definition
To splash or make a sloshing sound, often with water or another liquid.
Example
The children loved to jaup in the puddles after the rain.
Tense Forms
Past: jauped
Past Participle: jauped
Conversation
Did you see how the kids jauped in the puddles yesterday?
Yeah, it looked like they were having so much fun!
I can't believe how much water they managed to jaup everywhere.
Root Explanation
The word 'jaup' originates from Scots, meaning to splash or to dabble in water. It describes the action of splashing or getting wet, particularly in a playful manner.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone playfully splashing in water — that's what 'jaup' means, to dabble or splash around.
Visually Confused Words
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