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
pap
noun
as in diet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- diet
- fodder
- swill
- nourishment
- meal
- silage
- feed
- sustenance
- nutriment
- repast
- ensilage
- forage
- fare
- nurture
- mess
- refreshments
- chow
- food
- slop
- bread
- board
- plate
- supplies
- grub
- foodstuffs
- aliment
- feast
- chuck
- commissary
- rations
- meat
- tucker
- platter
- eats
- regale
- dish
- victuals
- provisions
- serving
- vittles
- natural food
- provender
- viands
- spread
- eatables
- comestibles
- table
- edibles
- finger food
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- poison
- toxin
- venom
- bane