fap

verb

ˈfap

fapped; fapping; faps

transitive + intransitive

vulgar slang

: masturbate

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Etymology

of sound-symbolic origin

First Known Use

2001, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fap was in 2001

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“Fap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fap. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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Medical Definition

FAP

abbreviation

familial adenomatous polyposis

Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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