What does GAPPY mean?

Word: Gappy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having gaps or spaces between things; containing gaps or spaces; incomplete or deficient in information.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡæpi/, UK: /ˈɡæpi/

Origin and Usage: The word "gappy" originated from the combination of the word "gap" and the suffix "-y" which means "characterized by." It has been in use since the early 19th century, and its usage has remained consistent over the years. The term is commonly used to describe something that has gaps or spaces between things, or is incomplete or deficient in information.

Synonyms: Incomplete, Deficient, Insufficient, Lacking, Spotty, Uneven

Related Words: Happy, Nappy, Sappy, Tappy, Yappy

Example Sentences:

  • The gappy fence allowed the dog to escape from the yard.
  • The gappy report lacked important information about the project.
  • The gappy distribution of the seeds led to uneven growth in the garden.


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