slap

[US]/slæp/
[UK]/slæp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. deliver a blow with the hand; strike with the open hand; insult
n. a blow with the hand; a smack; an insult; a sound of slapping
vi. to deliver a slap; to strike with an open hand
adv. directly; suddenly; precisely

Phrases & Collocations

give a slap

slapstick comedy

slap on

Example Sentences

slap sb. on the shoulder

a slap to one's pride.

slap on a bit of make-up.

slap down divisive criticism.

The thief ran slap into a policeman.

slap sb.'s face (=slap sb. in the face)

they deserve a hearty slap on the back for their efforts.

you came slap bang against the rock.

the kirk rang with slaps and smites.

The slap raised a welt.

I gave the scoundrel a slap in the face.

This path leads slap to the playground.

I'll just slap him around a little.

He hit the water with a resounding slap.

He sent the horse forward with a slap on its rump.

the salmon broach, then fall to slap the water.

The attorney got her client off with a slap on the wrist.

Real-world Examples

When I said slap me I meant movie slap me.

Source: Exciting moments of Harry Potter

OK. So this slap may not compare with say the famous Oscar slap as for Beethoven.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Morty, how is it healthy to slap me?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

Harry slapped a hand to his mouth, muffling his voice.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

But on this day it was about to get slapped.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

Inhat called it " a slap in the face for Russia."

Source: VOA Special May 2023 Collection

Though heavy fines have been slapped on robocallers in the past.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2021 Collection

" Wrong! " cried the Giant, slapping his thigh.

Source: Dream Blower Giant

Don't make me practice my slap on you again. Mm.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

What if you had resisted the urge to slap that snooze button?

Source: Science in Life

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