Wasp
Word | WASP |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | wasp |
Pronunciations | /wɒsp/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Wasp"
What do we mean by wasp?
Any of numerous social or solitary hymenopterans of the suborder Apocrita, especially of the family Vespidae, that characteristically have a slender hairless body with a constricted abdomen, two pairs of membranous wings, a mouth adapted for biting or sucking, and in the females an ovipositor sometimes modified as a sting. noun
Any one of several families, many genera, and very numerous species of aculeate hymenopterous insects, whose wings fold lengthwise in a peculiar manner when the insects rest, which insects are hence collectively called Diploptera. noun
Figuratively, a person characterized by ill nature, petulance, peevishness, irritability, or petty malignity. noun
Any one of numerous species of stinging hymenopterous insects, esp. any of the numerous species of the genus Vespa, which includes the true, or social, wasps, some of which are called yellow jackets. noun
Any one of numerous species of solitary wasps that make their nests in burrows which they dig in the ground, as the sand wasps. See Sand wasp, under Sand. noun
See under Mud. noun
See under Potter. noun
A species of fly resembling a wasp, but without a sting. noun
A member of the dominant American upper-class culture, a white Anglo-Saxon Protestant. noun
Any of many types of stinging flying insect resembling a hornet or bee. noun
A person who behaves in an angry or insolent way, hence waspish. noun
Social or solitary hymenopterans typically having a slender body with the abdomen attached by a narrow stalk and having a formidable sting noun
A white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination noun
Any of many types of stinging flying insect resembling a hornet.
Any of the members of suborder Apocrita, excepting the ants (family Formicidae) and bees (clade Anthophila).
A person who behaves in an angry or insolent way, hence waspish.
White anglo-saxon protestant. this usually refers to affluent people in the new england area, but also whites of "old money" in other areas throughout the country. Urban Dictionary
Cunt with wings Urban Dictionary
Historically an acronym for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, but used traditionally and frequently to mean White Affluent Schooled Person(s), regardless of a precise national origin or specific christian denomination or religion. Especially relevant in references to persons or families with old money ties in positions of certain power, notably those residing in certain pockets on the East Coast. Commonly used with an inherently negative connotation by non-WASPS. The term is often associated and used interchangeably in reference to the perceived subculture of "Prep", "Preppy", "Prepdom" because of historical and unmistakable ties. The acronym "wasp" has not become commercialized as greatly as the perceived "prep" lifestyle through clothing companies which try to sell this lifestyle to the aspiring common populace who strive to overcome the reality of exclusivity. Urban Dictionary
Historically an acronym for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, but used traditionally and frequently to mean White Affluent Schooled Person(s), regardless of a precise national origin or specific christian denomination or religion. Especially relevant in references to persons or families with old money ties in positions of certain power. Commonly used with an inherently negative connotation by non-WASPS. The term is often associated and used interchangeably in reference to the perceived subculture of "Prep", "Preppy", "Prepdom" because of historical and unmistakable ties. "WASP" has not been attempted to be commercialized as greatly as the perceived "PREP" lifestyle by clothing companies which attempt to sell a lifestyle through mere clothing to the aspiring common populace for monetary gain as opposed to accurately representing the reality of exclusivity. Urban Dictionary
A demon spawned from hell, and the living embodiment of evil. They will try to fuck with you even if you mind your own business. They have 0 purpose. Urban Dictionary
White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. a. A descendant from English ancestors who was born in America. b. A typically affluent Connecticut resident. c. Someone who thinks most catholics are a bunch of blind sheep. Urban Dictionary
Awesome 80s metal band from LA. Urban Dictionary
Women Airforce Service Pilots, WASP, the first women in history trained to fly American military aircraft. These are some hardcore ladies. Flew in WWII and then got pushed under the carpet by generals like Hap Arnold. Urban Dictionary
A bee that stings like crazy, comes out in august and september. Real agressive Urban Dictionary
White Anglo-Saxon Protestant But nowadays we can leave the P off because it doesn't always apply. Catholics are becoming WASPy as hell because they have climbed up the socioeconomic ladder. Fairfield County is known for being WASPy yet most of the population is Catholic. Urban Dictionary
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