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to slap
01
to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound
Transitive: to slap sb/sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
slap
3rd person singular
slaps
Present participle
slapping
Past simple
slapped
Past participle
slapped
Examples
He could n't believe it when she suddenly decided to slap him in the midst of their argument.
02
to apply or put something quickly and forcefully on a surface
Transitive: to slap sth onto a surface
Examples
The chef slapped the dough onto the floured surface and began kneading it.
03
to be excellent or highly enjoyable, especially referring to music
Slang
Examples
This bass line slaps.
slap
01
(of food) having a soft or semi-liquid consistency
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
slappest
Comparative
slapper
gradable
Examples
The oatmeal was too slap and needed more cooking.
Slap
01
a strike with the palm of the hand
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
slaps
Examples
He gave the table a loud slap in frustration.
02
a hit delivered with a flat surface
Examples
A slap with a newspaper can be painful.
03
make-up applied heavily or without careful attention
Examples
She removed the slap before going to bed.
slap
01
exactly or directly, often with suddenness or precision
Grammatical Information
Examples
He parked the car slap in the middle of the driveway.
