slap

CEFRB1

/slæp/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To hit someone or something with an open hand.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    A sharp percussive sound like that produced by such a blow.

Examples

  • His rude reply provoked her to slap him on the face.

  • That kid got a slap from his mother for being rude.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. The percussive sound produced in slap bass playing.

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

  2. Makeup; cosmetics.

More examples

In context

  • He gave me a friendly slap on the back as a sign of camaraderie.

  • the slap of my feet on the bathroom tiles

  • If you had too much slap on when you went out . . . your mates say too much slap on your ecaf. Yeah. Oh really girl? Yes . . . Go in the lavs here and have a look.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative. Compare Low German Slappe (“slap”), whence also German Schlappe (“defeat”). Compare also Italian sleppa (“slap”).