pap
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈpap 
1
chiefly dialectal : nipple, teat
2
: something shaped like a nipple
pap
2 of 2noun (2)
1
: a soft food (as for infants)
2
: political patronage
3
: something lacking solid value or substance
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English pappe; of imitative origin
Noun (2)
Middle English
First Known Use
Noun (1)
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
pap
noun
ˈpap
: a soft food (as for infants)
Legal Definition
PAP
abbreviation
personal automobile policy
paps
noun
as in diets
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- diets
- feeds
- fodders
- nourishments
- nutriments
- ensilages
- feasts
- refreshments
- silages
- repasts
- messes
- aliments
- meals
- canapés
- plates
- forages
- nurtures
- swills
- munchies
- appetizers
- natural foods
- commissaries
- apps
- slop
- sustenances
- amuses-bouches
- boards
- cocktails
- spreads
- supplies
- regales
- antipasti
- amuse-gueules
- dishes
- starters
- rations
- amuse-bouches
- finger foods
- servings
- platters
- hors d'oeuvres
- hors d'oeuvre
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- toxins
- poisons
- venoms
- banes