2006-08-09 14:26:59 · 9 answers · asked by danny 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
I haven't heard the expression for a long time, but have used it in the distant past. It may be a regional form of slang, where I live on the west coast.
I think its origin is not the obvious one of being related to the Japanese of WWII, however. I am of this position because, the connotation of the term "japped out" is one who quits, runs away, etc. The Japanese of WWII certainly did not fall into this category.
Excellent question. I hope there is a difinitive answer posted here later.
2006-08-10 11:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was an expression in use amongst the young in the 1960 s at least in the pacific northwest. It meant to not attend a previously planned event or meeting or otherwise fail to meet an obligation. My understanding was this was a reference to Japanese diplomats failing to show up at t previously scheduled meeting in Washington DC. Shortly after the meeting was to be held, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
2015-12-27 12:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not over 50, but it sounds like to me it has to do with the relocation of the Japanese during the second World War.
2006-08-09 15:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Samuel_311_fan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm over 50 and never heard the expression.
2006-08-09 14:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by jdomanico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not over 50 yet but I have never heard that one.
2006-08-09 14:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by vadragonslayer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'M OVER 50 AND i'VE E-MAILED MY FRIENDS AND THEY ARE UP TO 65 AND NEVER HEARD OF JAPPING OUT
2006-08-09 16:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Chicago slang. It means to lose control - wig out - go postal
2006-08-09 18:27:54 · answer #7 · answered by tammy_girl61 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in Seattle 1963, my sister used this to describe quiting
2015-02-16 17:06:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard it..
2006-08-09 16:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by wizard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋