Definition of Slap
Slap
slap
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(verb)
to strike something/someone with a flat object or with the palm of one's hand, usually with some force and sometimes making a sound, or to cause something to strike against a surface/object with such a sound;
e.g. She might slap me if she find out I lied to her.
(verb)
to apply something in a quick and often careless manner, or to place something in a forceful and careless manner;
e.g. She barely had time to slap some sunscreen onto her legs and arms before leaving the house. I wanted to slap the book down in front of him because I was so angry.
(noun)
a blow or strike given with a flat object or with the palm of one's hand, or the sharp sound often made by such a blow/strike;
e.g. He received a slap across the face for his rudeness. You can hear the slap of the flag in the wind.
(adverb)
(informal) directly or exactly;
e.g. He wasn't paying attention when reversing the car, and he drove slap into the wall.
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