First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1slap
noun \ˈslap\
Definition of SLAP
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Origin of SLAP
Middle English slop, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Dutch slippen to slip
2slap
transitive verb
: to hit (someone or something) with the front or back of your open hand
: to hit something with a sound like the sound made when your hand slaps something
: to put (something) on a surface quickly or forcefully
slappedslap·ping
Full Definition of SLAP
1
a : to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand b : to cause to strike with a motion or sound like that of a blow with the open hand
2
: to put, place, or throw with careless haste or force <slapped on a coat of paint>
3
: to assail verbally : insult
4
: to subject to a penalty —usually used with with <slapped him with a $10 fine>
Origin of SLAP
akin to Low German slapp, noun blow
First Known Use: 15th century
3slap
noun
Definition of SLAP
1
a : a quick sharp blow b : a blow with the open hand
2
: a noise like that of a slap
First Known Use of SLAP
1606
4slap
adverb
: exactly or directly
Full Definition of SLAP
See slap defined for English-language learners
Origin of SLAP
probably from Low German slapp, from slapp, noun
First Known Use: 1672
SLAP Defined for Kids
1slap
verb \ˈslap\
slappedslap·ping
Definition of SLAP for Kids
1
: to strike with or as if with the open hand
2
: to make a sound like that of slapping <Waves slap on the rocky shore.>
3
: to put, place, or throw with careless haste or force <She slapped her report on the desk.>
2slap
noun
Definition of SLAP for Kids
1
: a quick sharp blow especially with the open hand
2
: a noise like that made by a blow with the open hand <the slap of waves>
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