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Qapla'

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /kɑˈplɑʔ/
  • /kæpˈlæʔ/
  • /q͡χɑphˈlɑʔ/
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intj

Meaning 1

A phrase said to wish somebody good fortune, particularly fortune in some form of honourable battle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2004, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Pam Brady, Team America: World Police, Paramount Pictures Sean Penn: Qapla’!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Klingon Qapla' (“success”).