lapa

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Pronunciations

lapa (LAH-peh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. An animal's paw; dirty hands (especially that of a child or a lascivious man.)

Example Sentences

  • "With such lapas you come to my table?"

  • "Keep your lapas to yourself, bum!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • לאַפע lape

      • Who Uses This

      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      lappe, lape, lapes, lapas, lappes

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