I. ˈjāp verb
( japed ; jap·ing )
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
: to say or do something jokingly or mockingly
transitive verb
: to make mocking fun of
• jap·er ˈjā-pər noun
• jap·ery ˈjā-p(ə-)rē noun
II. noun
Date: 14th century
: something designed to arouse amusement or laughter: as
a. : an amusing literary or dramatic production
a jape that would be okay as a sophomore class play — John Simon
b. : gibe