Where does “japing” come from?
japing (English) comes from English jape, from Middle English japen — to deceive, play tricks on; act foolishly, joke;...
japing (English): present participle of jape; japery; joking
Definitions
- present participle of jape; japery; joking
Ancestry of “japing”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | jape | A joke or quip; A prank or trick; To jest; play... |
| 2 | Middle English | japen | to deceive, play tricks on; act foolishly, joke;... |
Words derived from “japing”