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Definition of lamp
lamp
verb
- to relax; "chill"; "take it easy".
I'm just lamping.
- See more words with the same meaning: to hang out, relax.
Last edited on May 02 2013. Submitted by Nick A. from Narragansett, RI, USA on Jan 27 1998.
- To hang around
I'm about to lamp for a minute.
Last edited on May 02 2013. Submitted by M. Dollaz from Palatka, FL, USA on Apr 17 2010.
verb - transitive
- to hit. UK slang.
He was mouthing off so I lamped him.
- See more words with the same meaning: British, UK slang (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: to hit, punch, slap.
Last edited on Aug 21 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 13 2012.
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