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Meaning of slap in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /slæp/

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  1. Verb

    slap

    Etymology

    late Middle English (as a verb): probably imitative. The noun dates from the mid 17th century

    Definitions

    1. hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

    Examples

    • « The impatient teacher slapped the student »
    • « a gunshot slapped him on the forehead »
  2. Adverb

    slap

    Definitions

    1. directly

    Examples

    • « he ran bang into the pole »
    • « ran slap into her »
  3. Noun

    slap

    Definitions

    1. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
  4. 2. the act of smacking something

    Examples

    • « a blow delivered with an open hand »

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