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   slap

   /slap/

   verb

   • 1. hit or strike with the palm of the hand or a flat object: "my sister slapped my face" Similar hitstrikesmackcrackcloutcuffthumppunchthwackspankrapbeatinformal:whackwallopbiffswipeclipbopbeltbashsocksloshboffslugbustdongquiltarchaic:smite
   • ▪ hit against or into something with the sound of something being slapped: "water slapped against the boat"
   • 2. put or apply (something) somewhere quickly, carelessly, or forcefully: "he slapped a copy of the paper on to her desk" Similar flingthrowtossslingslambanginformal:bungplonkdaubplasterspreadapply

   noun

   • 1. a blow with the palm of the hand or a flat object: "she gave her a slap across her cheek"
   • ▪ a sound made or as if made by a slap: "she heard the slap of water against the harbour wall"
   • 2. make-up, especially when applied thickly or carelessly: informal "I put a bit of slap on my face and we were ready to go"

   adverb

   • 1. suddenly and directly, especially with great force: informal "storming out of her room, she went slap into Luke"
   • ▪ exactly; right: informal "the parador is slap bang in the middle of the Alhambra"

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

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLAP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of slap as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, idioms and pronunciation. Find out how to use slap in different contexts, such as hitting, insulting, praising or applying make-up.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › slapSlap Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word slap, which can be a verb, a noun, or an adverb. A slap can be a blow with the open hand, a noise like that of a slap, or a rebuff or insult.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSLAP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word slap, such as a sharp blow, a rebuke, or a penalty. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for slap.

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   noun. a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat. a sound made by or as if by such a blow or smack: the slap of the waves against the dock. a sharply worded or sarcastic rebuke or comment.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › slapSlap - definition of slap by The Free Dictionary

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   A slap is a sharp blow or smack, usually with the open hand or a flat object. It can also mean a sharp insult, rebuke, or punishment. Learn more about the word's usage, synonyms, and idioms.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishslap verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn how to use the verb slap in different contexts and meanings, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out the difference between slap and smack, and explore related phrasal verbs and collocations.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › slapslap | meaning of slap in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   slap meaning, definition, what is slap: to hit someone with the flat part of you...: Learn more.