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slap
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- pronunciation:
- slaep
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, adverb
- phrases:
- slap around, slap down
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sharp blow, as with an open hand, that makes a cracking sound.
- similar words:
- clap, lick
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| definition 2: |
the sound of such a blow.
- similar words:
- clap
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| definition 3: |
an insult, rebuke, or injurious comment.
- similar words:
- lick, snub
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| related words: |
beat, belt, blow, box, buffet, chop, clip, offense |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
slaps, slapping, slapped |
| definition 1: |
to strike with a flat surface, esp. an open hand.
- similar words:
- clap
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| definition 2: |
to put, throw down, or the like with the sound of a slap.
She slapped her papers down on the desk. |
| definition 3: |
(informal) to put or make hastily and haphazardly.
She slapped on some lipstick.He slapped together a quick meal. |
| related words: |
belt, box, buffet, chastise, chop, clip, hit, knock, patch |
| phrase: |
slap around, slap down |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to strike against something with the sound of a slap.
The waves slapped against the shore. |
| related words: |
spat |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
directly, forcibly, or suddenly; smack.
She ran slap into me in the fog. |
| derivation: |
slapper (n.) |
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