Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kiap

[kjap̚˦]

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ki-ap
IPA: [kjap̚˦]

10

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Tongs, clip; any claw-like tool used to grab objects or hold something in place.

verb

To clamp (as if with a clothes peg or tongs), to squeeze between.

Example Sentences

"Her words conjure a determinedly striding auntie with a tote bag kiapped by her armpit, pushing the MRT doors open with sheer strength."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 夾 /夹 (kiap).

Inflected Forms

kiaps (present, singular) kiapping (participle, present) kiapped (participle, past) kiapped (past)

Questions

How do you pronounce kiap?: The recorded pronunciation is [kjap̚˦].
What does kiap mean?: Tongs, clip; any claw-like tool used to grab objects or hold something in place.
Where does kiap come from?: Borrowed from Hokkien 夾 /夹 (kiap).

How to pronounce kiap

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