NYT Dictionary

WHOP

/wɑp/
VerbNounWHAHPGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023

Meaning

To throw or move (something) quickly, usually with an impact.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English whappen, a variant of wappen (“to strike; fling; shoot; stun”), probably of imitative origin. Compare Old Norse vappa (“to waddle”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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