JAP

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JAP (DZHAP) listen

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Definitions

  • n. "Jewish American Princess": a Jewish teenager or young adult who is pretentious and snobby, and usually rich.

Example Sentences

  • "The girls from my high school were such JAPs. Their daddies all bought them BMWs when they turned sixteen."

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Who Uses This

  • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
  • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

Regions

  • North America

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Alternative Spellings

J.A.P.

Notes

  • Can also be interpreted as Jewish American Prince. Many Jews see this word as offensive and self-loathing, not only because of the stereotypical Jewish reference but also because of the homophony with Jap, a slur for Japanese people.

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