gap

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Meaning · English

To surpass (someone or something) by a considerable margin.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Honestly K&C could release today with like a bit more SOT buffs and they'd probably still gap a lot of the game

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gap” mean?

To surpass (someone or something) by a considerable margin.

Is “gap” formal or informal?

gap is generally slang.