slap.
A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
Meaning & usage
A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
He gave me a friendly slap on the back as a sign of camaraderie.
A sharp percussive sound like that produced by such a blow.
the slap of my feet on the bathroom tiles
The percussive sound produced in slap bass playing.
Makeup; cosmetics.
An eye-catching sticker used in street art.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative. Compare Low German Slappe (“slap”), whence also German Schlappe (“defeat”). Compare also Italian sleppa (“slap”).
To strike someone, typically with an open hand, often on the face.
She slapped him in response to the insult.
To cause something to strike soundly.
He slapped the reins against the horse's back.
To strike soundly against something.
The rain slapped against the window-panes.
To be excellent, especially when relating to music.
The band's new single slaps.
To place, to put carelessly.
We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall.
To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).
I was slapped with a parking fine.
To play slap bass on (an instrument).
Where this word comes from
From Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative. Compare Low German Slappe (“slap”), whence also German Schlappe (“defeat”). Compare also Italian sleppa (“slap”).
Exactly, precisely
He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative. Compare Low German Slappe (“slap”), whence also German Schlappe (“defeat”). Compare also Italian sleppa (“slap”).
Very good, excellent, amazing.
These cookies are slap.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative. Compare Low German Slappe (“slap”), whence also German Schlappe (“defeat”). Compare also Italian sleppa (“slap”).
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