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intransitive verb

Jazz to play an accompaniment, usually, specif., one consisting primarily of chords played in a syncopated rhythm: said of a pianist, guitarist, etc.

Origin: < accompany

noun

Slang a free theater ticket, book, etc. given usually for promotional purposes

Origin: < complimentary

transitive verb

to give as a comp
to give a comp to

noun

comprehensive examination (see comprehensive, ): usually used in pl.

comparative
compare
compensation
compilation
compiled (by)
compiler
complete
composer
composition
compound

See comp in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb comped, comp·ing, comps

To play a jazz accompaniment, as on a piano or guitar.

Origin:

Origin: Short for accompany

noun
Informal

Something, such as a theater ticket or a book, given free of charge.

Origin:

Origin: Short for complimentary

abbreviation

comparative
compensation
compiled
complete
composer
compound
comprehensive

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