Lop

Lop

LOP lɒp
Noun

A flea.

Example Sentences

"Full of lops."
"Got lops."

Etymology & History

Geordie term for flea. From Old Norse hlaupa (leap).

Word Details

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Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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