noun
bap
bap
Bap (noun) means a soft, flattish bread roll, a term used mainly in the UK (originally Scotland). Example: “He piled the bacon onto a buttered bap for breakfast.”
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A soft, flattish bread roll, a term used mainly in the UK (originally Scotland).
"He piled the bacon onto a buttered bap for breakfast."
How to use bap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft bread roll, common in British and especially Scottish English.
UK vs US
Mostly a British term — Americans would generally just say "roll" or "bun."
Common pairings
bacon bap
buttered bap
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Word forms
- Plural
- baps
- Third person singular
- baps
- Past tense
- bapped
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He piled the bacon onto a buttered _____ for breakfast.
Etymology
Originally Scottish English; the word's ultimate origin is unknown.
Frequently asked questions
What does “bap” mean?
The word “bap” means a soft, flattish bread roll, a term used mainly in the UK (originally Scotland). In plain terms, a soft bread roll, common in British and especially Scottish English.
How do you pronounce “bap”?
“Bap” is pronounced bap (/bæp/ in IPA).
How do you use “bap” in a sentence?
Here is “bap” used in a sentence: “He piled the bacon onto a buttered bap for breakfast.”
What part of speech is “bap”?
“Bap” is a noun.
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