5 letter words with P as the second letter

Definition of Apish

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: imitating or resembling an ape or monkey; foolishly or childishly playful

Pronunciation (US): /ˈeɪ.pɪʃ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈeɪ.pɪʃ/

Origin and Usage: The word "apish" originated in the late 16th century from the word "ape". It is used to describe someone or something that imitates or resembles an ape or monkey. It can also be used to describe someone who is foolishly or childishly playful.

Synonyms: simian, monkey-like, foolish, childish, playful

Related Words: aspis, apsis, spahi, spica, spahi

Example Sentences:

• Her apish antics made everyone laugh.
• He had an apish grin on his face.
• The way he walked was apish and comical.

Here is the requested information on the word "spunk": Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. As a noun, spunk refers to courage, determination, or spirit.
2. As a verb, spunk means to ignite or light a fire.

Pronunciations:

• US: /spʌŋk/
• UK: /spʌŋk/

Origin and Usage:

The word spunk comes from the Scottish Gaelic word "spong" which means tinder or kindling. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a spark or a small piece of tinder used to start a fire. Over time, the word evolved to also include the qualities of courage and determination, likely due to the association of these qualities with the process of starting a fire.

Synonyms:

• Courage: bravery, valor, pluck
• Determination: resolve, grit, perseverance
• Ignite: light, kindle, start

Related Words:

• Spark
• Flame
• Torch
• Blaze
• Ember

Example Sentences:

1. Despite being outnumbered, the team had the spunk to take on their opponents.
2. He spunked the kindling and soon the fire was roaring.

Parts of Speech

verb, noun

Definitions

1. (verb) to damage or ruin something, making it unusable or less valuable; to treat someone with too much kindness or to give them everything they want, often resulting in bad behavior
2. (noun) goods stolen or taken forcibly from a person or place, especially during a war

Pronunciations

• US: /spɔɪl/
• UK: /spɔɪl/

Origin and Usage

The verb "spoil" comes from the Old French word "espoillier," which means "to plunder." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form of "spoil" has been used since the 17th century and originally referred to goods taken during war. Today, the verb "spoil" is commonly used to refer to damaging or ruining something, while the noun form is less commonly used and usually refers to goods taken by force.

Synonyms

• ruin
• wreck
• destroy
• damage
• corrupt

Related Words

• plunder
• loot
• spoon
• stool
• split

Example Sentences

1. He spoiled the surprise by telling her what was in the present.
2. The milk has spoiled and needs to be thrown out.
3. Their parents spoiled them as children, and now they have no sense of responsibility.
4. The invading army took all the spoils of war.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "spins": spins

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: (1) to turn around quickly; (2) to feel dizzy or disoriented; (3) to present information in a way that favors a particular point of view

Pronunciations: (US: /spɪnz/, UK: /spɪnz/)

Origin and Usage: The word "spins" originated from the Old English word "spinnan," which means "to spin." The word has been used in various contexts, including physical movement, mental state, and communication. In recent years, the word has become associated with biased or misleading information, particularly in the realm of politics.

Synonyms: (1) rotate, twirl, whirl; (2) dizzy, disorient, confuse; (3) manipulate, slant, distort

Related Words: (1) spiny, (2) spine, (3) spilt, (4) spite, (5) spire

Example Sentences:

1. She spins around in circles until she gets dizzy.
2. He feels like the room is spinning after riding the roller coaster.
3. The politician spins the facts to make himself look good.

Upset

Parts of Speech: Verb, adjective, noun

Definition: As a verb, to upset means to disturb or cause emotional distress. As an adjective, upset means to be disturbed or agitated. As a noun, upset refers to a state of emotional or physical disturbance.

Pronunciations: US: /ʌpˈsɛt/; UK: /ʌpˈsɛt/

Origin and Usage: The word upset comes from the Old English word "upsettan," which means "to overturn." The word has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb form of upset is commonly used to describe a state of emotional distress or to describe someone who has caused such distress. The adjective form of upset is used to describe someone who is emotionally agitated or disturbed. The noun form of upset is used to describe a state of emotional or physical disturbance.

Synonyms: Agitate, disturb, perturb, unsettle, ruffle

Related Words: Turps, setup, erupt, usurp, stupa

Example Sentences:

• As a verb: She was upset by the news of her friends illness.
• As an adjective: He was upset about the cancellation of his flight.
• As a noun: The loss of the game was a big upset for the team.