sap

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Meaning · English

A short wooden club; a leather-covered hand weapon; a blackjack.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I risk my whole future, the hatred of the cops and Eddie Mars' gang. I dodge bullets and eat saps.

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 “sap” mean?

A short wooden club; a leather-covered hand weapon; a blackjack.

Is “sap” formal or informal?

sap is generally slang.