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Neap (noun) means the pole or shaft at the front of a cart or similar vehicle pulled by a pair of animals.

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The pole or shaft at the front of a cart or similar vehicle pulled by a pair of animals.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Perhaps of Scandinavian origin: compare dialectal Norwegian neip (“forked pole”).

Rhymes for neap

leap heap reap cheap

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"neap" (noun) means the pole or shaft at the front of a cart or similar vehicle pulled by a pair of animals.

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