japed
/dʒeɪpt/
VERB
1. Joked or played tricks
To have made jokes, jested, or engaged in playful and mischievous behavior.
1.1. Making jokes and humorous remarks
Making witty or humorous remarks to amuse others or create a lighthearted atmosphere.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- spoke seriously
- lectured
- preached
Examples
- The comedian japed about everyday situations, drawing laughter from the audience.
- The friends japed about each other's habits during their reunion.
Related Words
1.2. Playing tricks or practical jokes
Engaging in mischievous behavior or performing playful tricks intended to surprise or amuse someone.
Synonyms
- pranked
- tricked
- fooled
- deceived
- played tricks
Antonyms
- behaved sincerely
- acted honestly
Examples
- The mischievous children japed with their classmates during the school break.
- He japed with his friends by hiding their belongings as a harmless prank.
Related Words
- mischieved
- teased
- hoaxed
- played a prank
VERB
2. Mocked or derided
To have made fun of someone or something through ridicule, teasing, or contemptuous remarks.
2.1. Ridiculing or making fun of someone
Making someone appear foolish or ridiculous through mocking remarks, jokes, or sarcastic comments.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- praised
- complimented
- flattered
- commended
- admired
Examples
- The critics japed at the politician's extravagant promises.
- The students japed about his unusual appearance, making him uncomfortable.
Related Words
- scoffed
- sneered
- taunted
- chaffed
- teased
- caricatured
2.2. Teasing or taunting playfully
Making fun of someone through playful teasing or mildly mocking remarks, often among friends or acquaintances.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- complimented
- praised
- encouraged
- reassured
Examples
- His colleagues japed about his habit of arriving late to meetings.
- The old friends japed with one another about their youthful mistakes.
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VERB
3. Had sexual intercourse
To have engaged in sexual intercourse with another person; an archaic or obsolete use of the verb.
3.1. Engaging in sexual intercourse
Having sexual relations with another person.
Synonyms
- had sex with
- slept with
- bed
Examples
- The archaic text used japed to describe a sexual encounter.
- The historical dictionary records japed as an obsolete expression for having sexual intercourse.
Related Words
- copulated
- mated
- consummated