Gapy

/ˈɡeɪpi/ adjective

Definition

Variant spelling of 'gappy'; characterized by gaps or spaces.

Etymology

Alternate form of 'gappy' using the suffix '-y' on 'gap', with slightly different vowel quality. Both forms are descriptive adjectives meaning the same thing.

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Spelling variations like 'gappy' vs. 'gapy' reveal English's messy history—we inherited our spelling from different regions and times, so similar words sometimes look surprisingly different.

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