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    slap
    /slap/

    verb

    noun

    • 1. a blow with the palm of the hand or a flat object: "she gave her a slap across her cheek"
    • 2. make-up, especially when applied thickly or carelessly: informal "I put a bit of slap on my face and we were ready to go"

    adverb

    • 1. suddenly and directly, especially with great force: informal "storming out of her room, she went slap into Luke"

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  3. Learn the meaning of slap as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, idioms and pronunciation. Find out how to use slap in different contexts, such as hitting, insulting, praising or applying make-up.

  4. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word slap, such as a sharp blow, a rebuke, or a penalty. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for slap.

  5. Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word slap, which can be a verb, a noun, or an adverb. A slap can be a blow with the open hand, a noise like that of a slap, or a rebuff or insult.

  6. a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat. a sound made by or as if by such a blow or smack: the slap of the waves against the dock. a sharply worded or sarcastic rebuke or comment.

  7. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb slap, which means to hit somebody or something with the flat part of your hand. Find out how to use slap in different contexts, such as slap about, slap down and slap on, and see synonyms and collocations.

  8. To slap someone is to hit them with the palm of your open hand. It's not nice to slap your sister, no matter how mad you are. A smack or open-handed blow is a slap, and you can also describe the sound it makes—or a similar sound—as a slap.

  9. A slap is a sharp blow or smack, usually with the open hand or a flat object. It can also mean a sharp insult, rebuke, or punishment. Learn more about the word's usage, synonyms, and idioms.