comp

comp
comp
☆ comp1 [kämp ]
vi.
[< ACCOMPANY]
Jazz to play an accompaniment, usually, specif., one consisting primarily of chords played in a syncopated rhythm: said of a pianist, guitarist, etc.
comp2 [kämp]
n.
[< COMPLIMENTARY]
Slang a free theater ticket, book, etc. given usually for promotional purposes
vt.
Slang
1. to give as a comp
2. to give a comp to
comp3 [kämp]
n.
short for comprehensive examination (see COMPREHENSIVE, n. )usually used in pl.
comp4
abbrev.
1. comparative
2. compare
3. compensation
4. compilation
5. compiled (by)
6. compiler
7. complete
8. composer
9. composition
10. compound

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