apetempt
apetempt · apetempts · apetempted · apetempting
Of a black person, to attemptOf a black person, to attempt (especially something in relation to criminal activity).
Meaning
1 senses(US, derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slang, slur)Of a black person, to attempt (especially something in relation to criminal activity).
For quotations using this term, see Citations:apetempt.
Origin
Blend of ape + attempt.Blend of ape + attempt.
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Forms
apetempts, apetempting, apetempted, apetempted| Base form | apetempt · to apetempt |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | apetempts |
| Present participle | apetempting |
| Past simple | apetempted |
| Past participle | apetempted |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle