slap

Pluralslaps

Formsslaps, slapping, slapped

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A hit given with the open hand or with something flat and broad.

   Like the quick smack of a hand coming down on a table.

   She gave him a slap on the cheek for being so rude.

   The slap landed hard and left a red mark on his arm.

   Similarsmack, cuff, whack, swat

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2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To hit a person sharply with your open hand.

   Don't slap your sister, even when she annoys you.

   He slapped the bully right across the face.

   Similarsmack, hit, strike, cuff

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A sharp, loud sound like a flat hand hitting something.

   Like the sharp sound of a book dropping flat on the floor.

   The slap of the screen door woke the whole house.

   We heard a loud slap as the book hit the floor.

   Similarsmack, crack, clap, thwack

4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To make something hit a surface hard, with a loud sound.

   Fishermen slap the wet rope against the side of the boat to shake off the water.

   He slapped his palm down hard on the table.

   Similarslam, bang, thump, smack, plonk

5. 5
   verbintransitive

   To hit against something with a loud, sharp sound.

   The waves slap against the side of the boat.

   Her sandals slapped on the wet tiles as she ran.

   Similarbang, flap, beat, smack

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6. 6
   verbtransitive

   To put something down quickly and without much care.

   She slapped some butter on the bread and ran out the door.

   Just slap your coat on the chair and come eat.

   Similardump, toss, plonk, chuck, stick

7. 7
   verbcolloquialfigurativelytransitive

   To give someone a punishment or charge, often suddenly.

   The referee slapped a penalty on the team for the foul.

   They might slap a fine on you for parking here.

   Similarhit, impose, levy, saddle

   Oppositelift, waive

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8. 8
   verbslangintransitive

   To be really good, especially when talking about music.

   This new song really slaps.

   Their albums always slap.

   Similarrock, rule, excel, shine, slay

   Oppositesuck, stink

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9. 9
   adverb

   Exactly, or right at a particular place or point.

   The ball landed slap in the middle of the field.

   Her house sits slap next to the station.

   Similarright, bang, smack, dead, exactly

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10. 10
    adjectiveslangUK

    Very good or amazing.

    That new game is absolutely slap.

    We watched a slap film last night.

    Similarbrilliant, amazing, awesome, excellent, wicked

    Oppositerubbish, awful, terrible, naff

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