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WAP

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WAP (noun) means a vulgar slang term for a woman's vagina when sexually aroused and well lubricated; an initialism of "wet-ass pussy", popularised by a 2020 hit song of that name. Example: “The song made WAP a punchline for an entire summer.”

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vulgar slang A vulgar slang term for a woman's vagina when sexually aroused and well lubricated; an initialism of "wet-ass pussy", popularised by a 2020 hit song of that name.
"The song made WAP a punchline for an entire summer."
"Half the comments were just WAP jokes."
2
technical, dated Wireless Application Protocol, an early standard that let basic mobile phones load stripped-down web pages over slow networks.
"Before smartphones you checked football scores on a WAP site."
"The handset shipped with a WAP browser and almost nothing else."
3
technical A wireless access point: the piece of hardware that lets devices join a network over wi-fi.
"The office runs six WAPs to cover all three floors."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang for a very wet vagina; in tech, an old mobile internet standard or a wi-fi access point.

When to use it

The slang sense is explicit and unsuitable for work or formal writing. The two technical senses are unrelated to it and are still used in networking documentation.

Memory tip

Context settles which WAP is meant instantly: music and social media mean the slang sense, an IT manual never does.

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Easily confused with
WAP vs AP WAP vs WPA
Common pairings
WAP site wireless access point
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Etymology

In the slang sense, an initialism of a crude phrase for female arousal; in computing, an initialism of Wireless Application Protocol.

Origin: English

wetness access point AP

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Frequently asked questions

What does WAP stand for in the song?

It stands for "wet-ass pussy". The Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion track of that name took the initialism mainstream in 2020, and radio edits substituted "wet and gushy".

What is the difference between WAP and WPA?

They are easy to mix up in networking. A WAP is a wireless access point, the hardware broadcasting the wi-fi signal. WPA is Wi-Fi Protected Access, the encryption standard that secures the connection.

Is WAP still used for mobile internet?

No. Wireless Application Protocol was made obsolete by smartphones with full web browsers, and WAP sites have essentially disappeared.

What is the meaning of WAP?

"WAP" (noun) means a vulgar slang term for a woman's vagina when sexually aroused and well lubricated; an initialism of "wet-ass pussy", popularised by a 2020 hit song of that name.

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