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Definition slap on in British English

slap on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to order that something should be done immediately, especially as a punishment

Example

The court has slapped a ban on the video.

Synonyms and related words
punish discipline penalize
2

to add something as an extra cost

Example

They've slapped another 10 pence on a packet of cigarettes.

Synonyms and related words
bargain beat down bottom out
Definition slap on in British English