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lapper

lapper

7.4
A competitor who goes around the track or pool one more time than another racer
  • noun
  • /ˈlæpər/
translation icon : competidor
  • Yeah, that second term of yours was a real victory lapper, wasn't it, Dubbers?

Examples

  • The dog was a swift lapper, finishing the race well ahead of the other competitors.

  • In the swimming competition, Jennifer was the fastest lapper, completing each lap in record time.

  • During the marathon, he was known as the best lapper among the runners, consistently leading the pack.

Synonyms

finisher
vslapper
14 3.5

A person, animal, or vehicle that completes a race

focuses on completing individual laps rather than the entire event
racer
vslapper
2 2.0

An animal like a horse or dog that runs in competitions to see who is fastest

is focused on completing laps rather than merely participating in races

How Fast

chugger
  • Slang
9.2
gulper
1 8.2
lapper
7.4
sipper
6.2

Surface Forms

lapper singular
lappers plural

Morphology

lapper = lap (transparent) = lap + er

The suffix '-er' is used to denote a person or thing that performs an action, making the meaning clear.

Etymology

Lapper comes from the common word lap, which can mean 'to drink with the tongue' or a 'single circuit around a track'. So a lapper can be an animal that laps liquid or a competitor who completes laps.