1. terp - Noun
2. terp - Verb
(military or Deaf slang) An interpreter (person who translates).
(computing, slang) An interpreter (program that parses and executes another program).
terp (plural terps)
Any of various essential oils containing monoterpene alcohols which are added to a henna mix to darken the color.
terp (third-person singular simple present terps, present participle terping, simple past and past participle terped)
(transitive) To add such an essential oil to (a henna mix).
terp (countable and uncountable, plural terps)
(dated, slang) Dance.
terp (third-person singular simple present terps, present participle terping, simple past and past participle terped)
(transitive, dated, slang) To dance.
terp (plural terps or terpen)
An artificial dwelling mound found on the North European Plain, created to provide safe ground during storm surges, high tides and sea or river flooding.
Terp (plural Terps)
(informal) A member of a Maryland Terrapins sports team.