slap

\ ˈslap

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slapped; slapping

Definition of slap

(Entry 1 of 4)

transitive verb

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 withslapped him with a $10 fine

4 : to assail verbally : insult

slap

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

3 : rebuff, insult

slap on the wrist

: a gentle usually ineffectual reprimand

slap

Definition of slap (Entry 3 of 4)

: directly, smack

slap

Definition of slap (Entry 4 of 4)

dialectal British

: opening, breach

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Examples of slap in a Sentence

Verb She slapped him across the face. He slapped me on the back and said “Good job!”. He called the dog by slapping his hand against his thigh. Waves were slapping against the side of the boat. Gentle waves slapped the side of the raft. Adverb I walked slap into the post.

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“Slap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slap. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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slap

verb

English Language Learners Definition of slap

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to hit (someone or something) with the front or back of your open hand

: to hit something with a sound like the sound made when your hand slaps something

: to put (something) on a surface quickly or forcefully

slap

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of slap (Entry 2 of 2)

informal : exactly or directly

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slap

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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

Kids 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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