Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at japp.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Japp.

Examples

  • The brother of former ITN newsreader John, Suchet's first screen brush with Poirot was in Thirteen At Dinner, playing Inspector Japp to Peter Ustinov's portrayal of the main character.

    Poirot star David Suchet made a CBE in New Year honours list 2010

  • And even if you aren't as bright as Poirot, you're surely one step ahead of Hastings or Inspector Japp.

    :Acquired Taste Tim Stretton 2009

  • And even if you aren't as bright as Poirot, you're surely one step ahead of Hastings or Inspector Japp.

    Archive 2009-06-01 Tim Stretton 2009

  • I distrusted Japp wholeheartedly enough, but I was convinced that in this case he spoke the truth.

    Prester John 2005

  • In the store that afternoon I said casually to Japp that I had noticed visitors at the door during my dinner hour.

    Prester John 2005

  • I asked his business, and was told that he always gave Japp a call in when he was passing.

    Prester John 2005

  • Japp went up to the huts and hired a slattern to mind his house, and then drank heavily for three days to console himself.

    Prester John 2005

  • He was standing by the counter, and apparently talking to Japp.

    Prester John 2005

  • I wanted to be no more mixed up with Japp than I could help, for I did not know what villainy he might let me in for.

    Prester John 2005

  • Japp had invited him to his bedroom, and the game was now to be played beyond my ken.

    Prester John 2005

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.