wasp

Meanings

• noun

  A flying insect of the order Hymenoptera and the family Vespidae. Wasps are often predatory or parasitic and many species build elaborate nests or structures.

  - "The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest."
  - "Wasps are important pollinators in many ecosystems."

• verb

  To attack or harass persistently.

  - "He was wasped by the critics for his performance."
  - "The bully wasped the new student every day."

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Pronunciation

1. /wɑsp/
   
   
   
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2. /wɑsp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wasp
masp , clasp , gasps , harp , marsh , mash , rasp , clasp , nap , tap , wrap

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Homophones

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1. Wasp (en) : Flying insect
   

2. Wasp (en) : To attack or harass persistently
   

3. Wasp (en) : A type of woodworking tool
   

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Variants

List of all variants of wasp that leads to same result
wasp , wasplike , wasps , WASP , WASPs , Wasp , Waspdom , Waspdoms , Waspier , Waspiest , Waspish , Waspishness , Waspishnesses , Wasps , waspish , waspishly , waspishness , waspishnesses , wasp waist , wasp waists , wasp-waisted , digger wasp , digger wasps , fig wasp , fig wasps , gall wasp , gall wasps , ichneumon flies , ichneumon fly , ichneumon wasp , mason wasp , mason wasps , paper wasp , paper wasps

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Forms

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wasps, wasp's, wasps', wasping

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Etymology

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From Old English wespe, related to waspian 'to swell', from wespen 'wasp'.

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Trivia

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1. Wasps are the second most common order of insects after beetles.

2. The average wasp can sting multiple times.

3. Wasps communicate with each other through a series of sounds and pheromones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bees: Wasps and bees are both insects in the order Hymenoptera and are closely related.

2. Hymenoptera: An order of insects that includes bees, ants, and wasps.

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Culture

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In mythology, wasps were often associated with the goddess Aphrodite, who was believed to send wasps to punish unfaithful lovers. Wasps have been used as symbols of industriousness and determination in literature and art.

How to Memorize "wasp"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yellow and black striped insect with wings flying around.

2. associate
   

   - Associate wasps with yellow and black, stingers, and industriousness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'W' is for Wasp, Wings, and Worker.

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