Definition of slap Slap

/slæˈp/ - [slatp] - slap

We found 17 definitions of slap from 6 different sources.

What does slap mean?

Noun Plural: slaps
slap - a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
		smack
		bump, blow a lump on the body caused by a blow
slap - the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
		smack, smacking
		blow forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth; "he gave his nose a loud blow"; "he blew out all the candles with a single puff"
Verb slaps, slapping, slapped
slap - hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand; "The impatient teacher slapped the student"; "a gunshot slapped him on the forehead"
		strike cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp; "strike an arc"
		cuff, whomp hit with the hand

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slap (Noun)
A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
slap (Noun)
The sound of such a blow.
slap (Verb)
To give a slap.
slap (Verb)
To cause something to strike soundly.
slap (Verb)
To place, to put carelessly.
slap (Adverb)
Exactly, precisely.

slap (n.)
A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something broad.
slap (v. t.)
To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.
slap (n.)
With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly.

slap
slap, n. a blow with the hand or anything flat.—v.t. to give a slap to:—pr.p. slap′ping; pa.t. and pa.p. slapped.—adv. with a slap: suddenly, violently.—adj. (slang) first-rate.—adv. Slap′-bang, violently, all at once.—adj. dashing, violent.—n. a cheap eating-house.—adv. Slap′-dash, in a bold, careless way.—adj. off-hand, rash.—n. rough-cast harling: carelessly done work.—v.t. to do anything in a hasty, imperfect manner: to rough-cast with mortar.—n. Slap′per (slang), anything big of its kind.—adjs. Slap′ping, very large; Slap′-up, excellent, very grand. [Allied to Low Ger. slapp, Ger. schlappe; imit.]
slap
slap, n. (Scot.) a gap in a fence: a narrow cleft between hills.—v.t. to break an opening in

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slap in sign language