"praps" meaning in English

See praps in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: Pronunciation spelling of perhaps. Etymology templates: {{pronunciation spelling of|en|perhaps}} Pronunciation spelling of perhaps. Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} praps (not comparable)
  1. (informal) Contraction of perhaps. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, contraction, informal, not-comparable Alternative form of: perhaps Synonyms: p'raps
    Sense id: en-praps-en-adv-HtDTJZwC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pronunciation spellings

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