bap

¹

[ bap ]

noun

, British.

1. a soft, flattish bread roll.

bap.

²

abbreviation for

1. baptized.

Bap.

³

or Bapt

abbreviation for

1. Baptist.

bap

/ bæp /

noun

1. a large soft bread roll

Word History and Origins

Origin of bap¹

First recorded in 1505–15; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of bap¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Robinson claimed he choked on a cheese bap and she was "completely clueless" as to how he died.

From BBC

Ms Robinson said Dwelaniyah was sitting on the living room floor eating a cheese bap when he "collapsed" shortly before 16:00 on 5 November.

From BBC

“One of the most important or central foundations of Hansik is cooked rice, bap. Due to many historical and geographic reasons, rice was and still remains the centerpiece at any Hansik meal.”

From Salon

A humble British sandwich — "bap" typically refers to a soft roll, which can be filled with eggs and meat — was commonplace as breakfast for factory workers in 19th century London.

From Salon

Venice was quiet that day, no drum circles or street performers or boom bap rap music from hoisted boomboxes.

From Los Angeles Times