5 letter words with P as the fourth letter

bumph

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: (1) Useless or irrelevant printed material, especially that which is sent unsolicited through the mail. (2) Information or details that are of little importance or value.

Pronunciations: (US) /bʌmf/; (UK) /bʌmf/

Origin and Usage: The word "bumph" originated in the late 19th century as a slang term for toilet paper. Later, it came to refer to any low-quality or useless printed material, such as advertising flyers or brochures. In modern usage, "bumph" is often used to describe any information or details that are of little value or importance.

Synonyms: Junk mail, spam, advertising flyers, brochures, leaflets.

Related Words: Bumps, bumpy, chump, clump, crump.

Example Sentences:

• He received a lot of bumph in the mail, but none of it was useful.
• The brochure was filled with bumph and didn provide any real information about the product.
• She spent hours sifting through the bumph to find the important details.

Wimpy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Lacking in courage or strength; weak and ineffectual.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈwɪmpi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈwɪmpi/

Origin and Usage: The word "wimpy" was first used in the 20th century, and its origin is uncertain. It is commonly used to describe someone who is weak, cowardly, or lacking in strength or courage. It is often used in a derogatory or insulting manner.

Synonyms: Weak, feeble, timid, spineless, chicken-hearted, yellow-bellied, gutless, faint-hearted, lily-livered, namby-pamby.

Related Words: Whiny, whist, whist.

Example Sentences:

• Hes too wimpy to stand up for himself.
• The teams wimpy defense cost them the game.
• She was disappointed in her sons wimpy behavior.

Tempt

1. Parts of Speech: Verb
2. Definitions: To entice or persuade someone to do something, especially something that is unwise or wrong.
3. Pronunciations: US: /tɛmpt/; UK: /tɛm(p)t/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "tempt" originated from the Old French word "tempter" which means "to try". It was first recorded in English in the 13th century. The word is commonly used in English to describe the act of enticing or persuading someone to do something, often something that is wrong or unwise.
5. Synonyms: Entice, lure, seduce, coax, influence, persuade.
6. Related Words: Trust, teach, taste, tango, toast.
7. Example Sentences:
   1. He was tempted by the offer of a free vacation, but he knew there must be a catch.
   2. The smell of freshly baked cookies was tempting her to break her diet.
   3. The salesman tried to tempt her into buying the more expensive product.

Swipe

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To move a finger or hand across a touchscreen or touchpad to activate a function or select an item.

Pronunciations: US: /swaɪp/ UK: /swaɪp/

Origin and Usage: The word "swipe" originated in the late 17th century as a noun meaning "a sweeping blow" or "a stroke with a sweeping motion." It was first used as a verb in the 19th century, meaning "to strike with a sweeping motion." In the 21st century, "swipe" became popular as a verb in the context of touchscreens and touchpads, referring to the action of moving a finger across a surface to activate a function or select an item.

Synonyms: Slide, drag, brush, skim, flick.

Related Words: Click, press, tap, touch, trace.

Example Sentences:

• He swiped the screen to unlock his phone.
• She swiped left on the dating app because she didn like his profile picture.
• The cashier swiped the credit card to complete the transaction.
• He swiped through the photos on his camera roll, looking for the one he wanted to show.
• She swiped the crumbs off the table with her hand.

Zippy 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

• Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and fast-moving.
• Quick, nimble, and efficient.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈzɪpi/
• UK: /ˈzɪpi/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "zippy" originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of "zip" (meaning energy or speed) and "-y" (a common suffix used to create adjectives). The word is often used to describe something that is fast, efficient, and full of energy. It can be used to describe a person, an object, or an experience.

5. Synonyms

• Quick
• Nimble
• Efficient
• Lively
• Fast

6. Related Words

• Quick
• Swift
• Brisk
• Alert
• Snappy

7. Example Sentences

• The zippy little sports car zoomed down the highway.
• She gave a zippy presentation that kept the audience engaged.
• The new software is much more zippy than the old version.
• Hes a zippy dresser, always wearing the latest styles.
• The dance routine was fast-paced and zippy, with lots of energy.