ASAP

/ˈeɪ.sæp/

EꞮ · sæp (2 syllables)

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Definition

Initialism of as soon as possible.

Etymology

From the 1950s. First known use in a book of Captain Annis G Thompson, who was involved in the Korean War, The Greatest Airlift (1954). Originally used in the meaning "as soon as militarily possible" by military forces.

Example Sentences

"Susan, please check those figures ASAP!"