slap

//slæp//
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Verb

slapInfinitive
slapPresent tense
slappedPast tense
slappedPast participle
slappingPresent participle
slapsThird-person singular
1

To strike someone or something with the palm of the hand or a flat object, making a sharp sound.

She slapped him across the face.

2

To put or place something quickly or carelessly.

She slapped the book on the table and walked out.

Noun

slapSingular
slapsPlural
1

A sharp blow given with the open hand or a flat object.

She gave him a slap on the cheek.

2

The sound made by such a blow or by something hitting a surface.

I heard the slap of the waves against the boat.

Synonym

Adverb

slapCanonical form
1

Directly or exactly; used for emphasis.

The ball hit him slap in the face.

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