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Meaning of 'slap' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Slap [ n.]
- A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something broad.
- With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly.
2 . Slap [ v. t.]
- To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.

Meaning of 'slap' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . slap [ v]
Meaning (1):
- hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
Example in sentence:
  • a gunshot slapped him on the forehead;
  • The impatient teacher slapped the student
2 . slap [ r]
Meaning (2):
- directly
Example in sentence:
  • he fell sheer into the water;
  • he ran bang into the pole;
  • ran slap into her;
  • we must talk man-to-man

Nearby Words:

slab slab-sided slabber slabbered slabberer slabbering slabbery slabbiness slabbing slabby

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