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Lappa vs Dappa - What's the difference?

lappa | dappa |

As nouns the difference between lappa and dappa

is that lappa is flap while dappa is (geordie|pejorative) a term used to insult those who are smartly dressed:.

lappa

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • African waist scarf.
  • * 1982 , Claire Polakoff, African Textiles and Dyeing Techniques , Routledge, ISBN 0710009089, page 224,
    • Asi clutched her child to her, then wrapped the lifeless body in the lappa which was her own skirt.
  • * 1997 , Nana Akua Kyerewaa Opokuwaa, Akan Protocol: Remembering the Traditions of Our Ancestors , 2005 edition [self-published], ISBN 0595348505, page 69,
    • In the colder climates of the Diaspora, women wear leotards, tights or exercise pants under the slip lappa to keep the body warm.
  • * 1998 , Love P. Maya, Off the Village Mat: A Novel , 2003 WRITERSWORLD edition [self-published?], ISBN 1904181147, page 56,
    • The lappa was tied over a white short-sleeved lace blouse.

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    dappa

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Geordie, pejorative) A term used to insult those who are smartly dressed:
    • "Hoo man ye dappa !"
  • (Geordie) Dapper, smart.

    • Usage notes

    *Term often used by those whose cultural background may preclude them from dressing smartly e.g. a charva.

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