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

• jayce
• jale
• jame
• jare
• jasey
• skpe
• hjope
• jaie
• japna
• jake
• jane
• japane
• jakie
• jaye
• jpeg
• ohpe
• scpe
• jaque
• hppe
• japa
• caple
• jaser
• cdpe
• jeje
• caope
• caspe
• jae
• gaspe
• japn
• sape
• jupm
• capel
• pape
• japser
• sahpe
• jager
• uppe
• hape
• jkae
• jace
• japen
• mape
• juped
• ahpe
• ecape
• jdge
• jayde
• jacie
• cspe
• acape
• bape
• jhope
• jacq
• jase
• japs
• jayee
• jaypee
• jyee
• jpe
• aue
• zape
• tae
• fape
• kape
• raps
• jopeh
• jmp
• jaf
• jaxe
• jahwe
• jspe
• japse
• jaep
• jappe
• jupe
• aph
• jazle
• jwper
• Javeh
• jyge
• jacle
• jmase
• wappe
• jabze
• Jaipo
• Japek
• jwae
• jahae
• Jalae
• jaapp
• javee
• karpe
• Kapee
• jopu
• hjapr
• dapee
• qaqe
• jaqu
• jfaxe
• jzpd
• baape
• jaqpel
• jaapex
• japhae
• jkapt
• jappt
• koape
• Yampe
• jalape
• Juapen
• Jappeh
• Jeitee
• Jaappe
• Aapne
• jaype
• Jakpu
• Japrie

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

• jaffee,
• ape,
• tape,
• java,
• jab,
• jaffe,
• cape,
• jahvey,
• jap,
• jade.

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