slap
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slap
verbDefinition of slap (Entry 2 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 assail verbally : insult
4 : to subject to a penalty —usually used with with slapped him with a $10 fine
slap
noun (2)Definition of slap (Entry 3 of 4)
1a : a quick sharp blow
b : a blow with the open hand
2 : a noise like that of a slap
: a gentle usually ineffectual reprimand
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Synonyms for slap
Synonyms: Verb
bang, bash, bat, belt, 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, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, zap
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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
verbEnglish 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
adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of slap (Entry 2 of 2)
: exactly or directly
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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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