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slap

noun

Meaning

  • A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

  • The sound of such a blow.

  • Makeup; cosmetics.

verb

Meaning

  • To give a slap to.

    "She slapped him in response to the insult."

  • To cause something to strike soundly.

    "He slapped the reins against the horse's back."

  • To strike soundly against something.

    "The rain slapped against the window-panes."

  • To be excellent.

    "The band's new single slaps."

  • To place, to put carelessly.

    "We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall."

  • To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).

    "I was slapped with a parking fine."

  • To play slap bass on (an instrument).

adverb

Meaning

  • Exactly, precisely

    "He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table."

Synonyms

just,
right,
slap bang,
smack dab