General
jaup
What does jaup mean?
To splash, spatter or slop about; a 'jaup' is a splash.
"Mind ye dinnae jaup the paint on the flair."
Origin
Scots, imitative of splashing liquid.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'jaup' mean?
To jaup is to splash, spatter or slop liquid about. As a noun, a jaup is a splash.
How do you use 'jaup' in a sentence?
For example, 'Mind ye dinnae jaup the paint on the flair' means be careful not to splash the paint on the floor.
Where does 'jaup' come from?
It's a Scots word that is imitative in origin — the sound of the word echoes the sound of splashing liquid.
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