Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

parp

verb

/pɑːrp/

Definition

A colloquial term often used to describe a short burst of sound, particularly one made by a small horn or a similar noise. It can also refer to a brief sound or beep made by a device.

Examples

After pulling the horn, it let out a loud parp that made everyone laugh.
The toy car would often parp as it zoomed across the floor.
While driving, I heard a sudden parp from the vehicle beside me.

Meaning

Parp is usually used informally to denote a sudden noise, typically high-pitched, similar to the sound of a horn or a toot. It conveys a playful or amusing context rather than a serious one.