“Whop” or “Wop”

Overview

whop / wop are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

whop: NA

wop: (noun) (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent.

Pronunciation

whop: NA

wop: w·AA·p

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Examples in Context

Examples of “whop”

Examples of “wop”

"WOP Clarke whipped the ship into…
…distinctive blending of electronica, doo wop, post-rock, and avant-garde styles.
…Navy colleagues frequently called him "WOP", a transposition of his initials.

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