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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Representing well pronounced with the mouth snapped closed at the end. Compare yep, yup, nope, and ope.
Pronunciation
Interjection
welp
- (slang) Well, typically used to express exasperation, a matter-of-fact or unenthusiastic attitude, or helpless acceptance of something surprising.
2018 March 25, Adam Rogers, “The Cambridge Analytica Data Apocalypse Was Predicted in 2007”, in Wired:“Nuclear power is a dual-use technology. It can be weaponized.” Welp. “It is sort of what we anticipated, that there would be a Three Mile Island moment around data sharing that would rock the research community,” Lazer says.
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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch welp, from Old Dutch welp, from Proto-Germanic *hwelpaz.
Pronunciation
Noun
welp m or n (plural welpen, diminutive welpje n)
- whelp, young mammal of certain carnivorous species, notably canine pup, bear - or lion cub
- human youngster, especially of age group 8-11 in boy scouts
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References
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition)
Middle Dutch
Etymology
From Old Dutch welp, from Proto-Germanic *hwelpaz.
Noun
welp n or m
- whelp
Inflection
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Middle English
Noun
welp
- Alternative form of whelp