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vaps
What does vaps mean?
An abrupt mood or urge to do something on the spur of the moment. 'On a vaps' = acting on impulse.
"He just get a vaps and paint the whole house pink."
Origin
Trinidadian; possibly from 'vapours' (a sudden fit of feeling).
Frequently asked questions
What does vaps mean in Trini slang?
A vaps is a sudden, inexplicable impulse or whim that makes you do something on the spur of the moment.
What does 'on a vaps' mean?
Doing something 'on a vaps' means acting purely on impulse, without planning it.
Where does the word vaps come from?
It is thought to derive from 'vapours', an old term for a sudden fit of feeling or mood.
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