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.