How Do You Spell KEPPIT?

Pronunciation: [kˈɛpɪt] (IPA)

"Keppit," pronounced as /ˈkɛpɪt/, is a Scots verb that means "kept." Its irregular spelling reflects the unique pronunciations of the Scottish dialect. As Scots traditionally uses many Germanic and Old Norse words, some words differ greatly from the standard English spelling rules. While "kept" is the standard English spelling, "keppit" follows Scots spelling conventions. As with many words in the Scottish dialect, it may appear confusing to non-natives, but it is an essential part of the country's cultural and linguistic heritage.

KEPPIT Meaning and Definition

  1. "Keppit" is a Scottish dialect word with various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. In general, it is a verb that is most often associated with the act of holding or grasping something firmly or tightly.

    In its literal sense, "keppit" can refer to physically gripping or clutching onto an object or person. It implies a strong and secure hold, often suggesting a sense of control or restraint. For example, one might say, "He keppit onto the edge of the cliff to avoid falling."

    Figuratively, "keppit" can describe the state of being determined or committed to something. It represents a tenacious or stubborn attitude towards achieving a specific goal. For instance, someone might say, "She keppit her dreams despite facing numerous obstacles."

    Additionally, "keppit" can be used metaphorically to describe the retention of information or knowledge. When someone is said to have "keppit" something, it means they have fully memorized or internalized it. For example, "He keppit all the details of the scientific experiment."

    Overall, "keppit" encompasses ideas of strong and unwavering holding, determination, and retention. It embodies the concepts of physical grip, mental commitment, and memory.

Conjugate verb Keppit

CONDITIONAL

I would keppit
you would keppit
he/she/it would keppit
we would keppit
they would keppit

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be keppiting
you would be keppiting
he/she/it would be keppiting
we would be keppiting
they would be keppiting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have keppit
you would have keppit
he/she/it would have keppit
we would have keppit
they would have keppit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been keppiting
you would have been keppiting
he/she/it would have been keppiting
we would have been keppiting
they would have been keppiting

FUTURE

I will keppit
you will keppit
he/she/it will keppit
we will keppit
they will keppit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be keppiting
you will be keppiting
he/she/it will be keppiting
we will be keppiting
they will be keppiting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have keppited
you will have keppited
he/she/it will have keppited
we will have keppited
they will have keppited

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been keppiting
you will have been keppiting
he/she/it will have been keppiting
we will have been keppiting
they will have been keppiting

IMPERATIVE

you keppit
we let´s keppit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to keppit

PAST

I keppited
you keppited
he/she/it keppited
we keppited
they keppited

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was keppiting
you were keppiting
he/she/it was keppiting
we were keppiting
they were keppiting

PAST PARTICIPLE

keppited

PAST PERFECT

I had keppited
you had keppited
he/she/it had keppited
we had keppited
they had keppited

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been keppiting
you had been keppiting
he/she/it had been keppiting
we had been keppiting
they had been keppiting

PRESENT

I keppit
you keppit
he/she/it keppits
we keppit
they keppit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am keppiting
you are keppiting
he/she/it is keppiting
we are keppiting
they are keppiting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

keppiting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have keppited
you have keppited
he/she/it has keppited
we have keppited
they have keppited

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been keppiting
you have been keppiting
he/she/it has been keppiting
we have been keppiting
they have been keppiting