by Superior Goku February 26, 2021

Slang term started by Gen Alpha, meaning "Serious Hype Adventure Potential." This term is used when a really good plan is suggested, or when a fun idea is presented.
This term is used commonly with friends and is commonly seen in all caps when texted.
This term is used commonly with friends and is commonly seen in all caps when texted.
Person 1: "We should go to Six Flags and get funnel cake and slushees and then see how many roller coasters we can ride before it comes back up."
Person 2: "Dude, SHAP!"
Person 2: "Dude, SHAP!"
by Kcling August 22, 2024

by Indoda omfishane August 18, 2022

A shap (noun) is the singular form of sheep. Used to clarify when referring to only one of the woolly creatures.
by @GrammarRebel July 4, 2025

Young people, particularly Gen Alpha, are now using this term (SHAP). It stands for "Serious Hype Adventure Potential." This can be used when a really good idea is presented or a plan is suggested, as long as there is an adventurous aspect to it. Generally used with friends, commonly seen in all caps when texted.
Person 1: "This weekend we should go to the Six Flags and get slushees and funnel cakes and see how many rides we can go on before it comes back up."
Person 2: "Dude! SHAP!"
Person 2: "Dude! SHAP!"
by Kcling August 22, 2024


'Shap' is another word for something that is bad. It means that it is horrible, bad, or any other negative phrase that could be used to say that something is not good.
by psedonym131 March 26, 2024
