How Do You Spell JAPE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈe͡ɪp] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "jape" is often confused with "joke". The IPA phonetic transcription for "jape" is /dʒeɪp/, which indicates the pronunciation of the word. The "j" sound is pronounced as a voiced palato-alveolar affricate, followed by a long "a" sound and a voiceless bilabial plosive "p". The word "jape" is used to describe a witty, sarcastic or humorous remark or act. It is important to use the correct spelling to avoid confusion with its homophone "joke".

JAPE Meaning and Definition

  1. Jape is a noun or verb that refers to a playful, often light-hearted, and mischievous joke, prank, or witty remark intended to entertain or amuse others. As a noun, it describes the act or instance of such humorous and often sarcastic banter, while as a verb, it signifies the act of engaging in such playful teasing or joking.

    The term "jape" often implies a certain level of intellectual humor or cleverness in its execution, involving a quick wit or sharp tongue. It may involve irony, wordplay, or clever puns to create humorous or satirical effects. Japes are typically harmless and are not meant to cause harm or offence.

    Japes are commonly utilized in social gatherings, workplace environments, or in friendly exchanges among individuals who share a common sense of humor. They can serve to liven up conversations, create a jovial atmosphere, or establish camaraderie and rapport between individuals.

    However, it is important to note that the intention behind a jape should always be evaluated based on the context and the recipients involved. While japes are generally meant to entertain and bring laughter, one should be mindful of crossing boundaries or hurting others' feelings. It is crucial to exercise sensitivity and respect when engaging in japes to ensure they remain enjoyable and inclusive for everyone involved.

Common Misspellings for JAPE

Etymology of JAPE

The word "jape" originated from Middle English and can be traced back to the Old French word "japer", meaning "to jest" or "to mock". In turn, "japer" has its roots in the Late Latin word "gabiare", which meant "to chatter" or "to jest". Ultimately, "gabiare" can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "gérasasthai", meaning "to speak" or "to chatter". The term "jape" has evolved over centuries and is now commonly used to refer to a playful or mocking joke or prank.

Idioms with the word JAPE

  • jape A jape is a practical joke, prank, or witty remark, often made in a playful or humorous manner.

Similar spelling words for JAPE

Plural form of JAPE is JAPES

Conjugate verb Jape

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have japed
you would have japed
he/she/it would have japed
we would have japed
they would have japed
I would have jape
you would have jape
he/she/it would have jape
we would have jape
they would have jape

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been japing
you would have been japing
he/she/it would have been japing
we would have been japing
they would have been japing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would jape
you would jape
he/she/it would jape
we would jape
they would jape

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be japing
you would be japing
he/she/it would be japing
we would be japing
they would be japing

FUTURE

I will jape
you will jape
he/she/it will jape
we will jape
they will jape

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be japing
you will be japing
he/she/it will be japing
we will be japing
they will be japing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have japed
you will have japed
he/she/it will have japed
we will have japed
they will have japed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been japing
you will have been japing
he/she/it will have been japing
we will have been japing
they will have been japing

IMPERATIVE

you jape
we let´s jape

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jape

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was japing
you were japing
he/she/it was japing
we were japing
they were japing

PAST PARTICIPLE

japed

PAST PERFECT

I had japed
you had japed
he/she/it had japed
we had japed
they had japed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been japing
you had been japing
he/she/it had been japing
we had been japing
they had been japing

PRESENT

I jape
you jape
he/she/it japes
we jape
they jape

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am japing
you are japing
he/she/it is japing
we are japing
they are japing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

japing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have japed
you have japed
he/she/it has japed
we have japed
they have japed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been japing
you have been japing
he/she/it has been japing
we have been japing
they have been japing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it jape

SIMPLE PAST

I japed
you japed
he/she/it japed
we japed
they japed

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