Slap

Pronunciation

• IPA: /slæp/
• Rhymes: -æp

Origin

Uncertain, probably from imitative origin.

Full definition of slap

Noun

1. A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
2. The sound of such a blow.
3. (slang, uncountable) Makeup, cosmetics.

Usage notes

Especially used of blows to the face (aggressive), buttocks, and hand, frequently as a sign of reproach. Conversely, used of friendly strikes to the back, as a sign of camaraderie.

Hyponyms

• cuff

Derived terms

• bitch-slap
• slap in the face
• pimp-slap

Verb

1. To give a slap.She slapped him in response to the insult.
• 1922, Virginia Woolf, Jacob's Room Chapter 1Mrs. Flanders rose, slapped her coat this side and that to get the sand off, and picked up her black parasol.
2. To cause something to strike soundly.He slapped the reins against the horse's back.
3. To place, to put carelessly.We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall.

Derived terms

• slapper
• slap-up

Hyponyms

• cuff

Adverb

1. Exactly, preciselyHe tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table.

Synonyms

• just
• right
• slap bang
• smack dab

Anagrams

• alps , Alps
• laps
• pals
• salp
• SPLA