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slap

Pronunciation: /slæp/

The English word “slap” has 14 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
  2. A sharp percussive sound like that produced by such a blow.
  3. The percussive sound produced in slap bass playing.
  4. Makeup; cosmetics.
  5. An eye-catching sticker used in street art.

verb

  1. To strike someone, typically with an open hand, often on the face.
  2. To cause something to strike soundly.
  3. To strike soundly against something.
  4. To be excellent, especially when relating to music.
  5. To place, to put carelessly.
  6. To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).
  7. To play slap bass on (an instrument).

adverb

  1. Exactly, precisely

adjective

  1. Very good, excellent, amazing.

Etymology

From Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative. Compare Low German Slappe (“slap”), whence also German Schlappe (“defeat”). Compare also Italian sleppa (“slap”).

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