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Definition slap in British English

slap verb

verb
/slæp/
1

to hit someone or something quickly with the palm of the hand or a flat object, making a loud noise

Example

Then, with a resounding smack, she slapped Claudia's face.

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1.1

to hit a surface with a sound like someone slapping something

Example

The waves slapped against the stone pier.

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2

to put something down quickly and noisily

Example

Annie slapped down her cards.

Example

He slapped the packages down on the top step.

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2.1

to put something on a surface quickly and without much attention

Example

Just slap some paint on the wall and it will look fine.

Example

He slapped some cream cheese on the bagel and gave it to me.

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Definition slap in British English