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Las lap

Pronounced /LAHS lap/nounCarnival

Meaning

The last lap: the final hours of Carnival on Tuesday evening, when revellers follow the music trucks for one more jump before the festival ends and Ash Wednesday arrives.

My feet hurting but I not missing las lap.

In plain English: My feet hurt, but I'm not missing the final stretch of Carnival.

Where it comes from

Trinidadian pronunciation of 'last lap'.

Sources

  1. Traditional Mas Archive: Carnival terms
  2. Discover Trinidad & Tobago: Trinidad Carnival 2026, what you need to know

Last verified 3 October 2026. Spotted something wrong? Send a correction.