\ ˈslap
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slapped; slapping
Definition of slap
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
b
: to cause to strike with a motion or sound like that of a blow with the open hand
2
: to put, place, or throw with careless haste or force
slapped on a coat of paint
3
: to subject to a penalty
—usually used with with slapped him with a $10 fine
4
: to assail verbally : insult
slap
noun (1)Definition of slap (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: a blow with the open hand
b
: a quick sharp blow
2
: a noise like that of a slap
slap on the wrist
: a gentle usually ineffectual reprimand
slap
adverbslap
noun (2)Synonyms for slap
Synonyms: Verb
- bang,
- bash,
- bat,
- belt,
- biff,
- bludgeon,
- bob,
- bonk,
- bop,
- box,
- bust,
- clap,
- clip,
- clobber,
- clock,
- clout,
- crack,
- hammer,
- hit,
- knock,
- nail,
- paste,
- pound,
- punch,
- rap,
- slam,
- slog,
- slug,
- smack,
- smite,
- sock,
- strike,
- swat,
- swipe,
- tag,
- thump,
- thwack,
- wallop,
- whack,
- whale,
- zap
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“Slap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slap. Accessed 18 May. 2022.
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\ ˈslap
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slapped; slapping
Kids Definition of slap
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to strike with or as if with the open hand
2
: to make a sound like that of slapping
Waves slap on the rocky shore.
3
: to put, place, or throw with careless haste or force
She slapped her report on the desk.
slap
nounKids Definition of slap (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a quick sharp blow especially with the open hand
2
: a noise like that made by a blow with the open hand
the slap of waves
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