pap
pap1 definition
pap (pap)
noun
- a nipple or teat
- something shaped like a nipple or teat, as a cone-shaped hill
Etymology: ME pappe, prob. orig. < baby talk
pap2 definition
pap (pap)
noun
- any soft or semiliquid food for babies or invalids
- any mash, paste, or pulp
- any oversimplified or tasteless writing, ideas, etc.
- ☆ money, favors, etc. received because of association with public office
Etymology: ME, orig. < baby talk (as in L papa)
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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