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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.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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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 makeup.

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

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   The meaning of SLAP is to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand. How to use slap in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › slapSLAP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word slap, from a sharp blow or smack to a gap or opening. See examples, synonyms, idioms, and word history of slap.

5. 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 as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to say slap in different contexts and expressions, such as slap on the wrist, slap in the face, or slap on time.

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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › slapSlap - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To slap someone is to hit them with the palm of your open hand. It's not nice to slap your sister, no matter how mad you are. A smack or open-handed blow is a slap, and you can also describe the sound it makes—or a similar sound—as a slap.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanslap verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   See slap in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: slap. Definition of slap verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.