whap

Whap, Whop, v. i. Etym: [Cf. OE. quappen to palpitate, E. quob, quaver, wabble, awhape, wap.] Defn: To throw one's self quickly, or by an abrupt motion; to turn suddenly; as, she whapped down on the floor; the fish whapped over. Bartlett. Note: This word is used adverbially in the north of England, as in the United States, when anything vanishes, or is gone suddenly; as, whap went the cigar out of my mouth. Whap, Whop, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Whapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Whapping.] Defn: To beat or strike. Whap, Whop, n. Defn: A blow, or quick, smart stroke.

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