amp
word
/ˈæmp/
/ˈæmp/
Definition
'Amp' is an informal word for 'amplifier' in audio equipment, or a slang term for 'ampere', the unit measuring electric current.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; most commonly refers to audio equipment ('guitar amp', 'bass amp'). In technical contexts, can mean 'ampere' but usually only among specialists or in casual speech. Don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: amplificador - amperio (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): amplificador - ampere (informal)Portuguese (PT): amplificador - ampere (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 放大器 - 安(培)（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 擴大器 - 安(培)（口語）Hindi: एम्पलीफायर - ऐम्पियर (सामान्य बोलचाल)Arabic: مضخم صوت - أمبير (عامية)Bengali: অ্যাম্পRussian: усилок - амперJapanese: アンプVietnamese: amp - ampeKorean: 앰프Turkish: amfi - amperUrdu: ایمپ - ایمپیئرIndonesian: amp - amper
Example Sentences
I plugged my guitar into the amp.
basic
The amp is too loud.
basic
This cable connects to the amp.
basic
He blew the fuse in his amp during the concert.
natural
How many amps does this device use?
natural
He turned up the amp and the whole room shook.
natural