What does KAPPA mean?

Kappa 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ).
2. A type of Japanese water imp or river monster that is often depicted as a green, scaly creature with a beak-like mouth and webbed hands and feet.
3. A term used in Twitch chat to represent a face with a mischievous smile and eyes that look to the side.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈkæpə/
• UK: /ˈkæpə/

4. Origin and Usage

The Greek letter kappa is derived from the Phoenician letter kaph, which meant "palm of the hand." In Japanese folklore, kappa are said to inhabit rivers and ponds and can be mischievous or malevolent. The term "kappa" is also used in Twitch chat as an emote to convey a sense of mischief or sarcasm.

5. Synonyms

No synonyms found.

6. Related Words

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma
• Delta
• Epsilon

7. Example Sentences

• The word "kappa" is derived from the Greek letter of the same name.
• According to Japanese folklore, kappa are mischievous water creatures that can be dangerous to humans.
• "Kappa" is often used in Twitch chat to represent a face with a mischievous smile and eyes that look to the side.