slap

verb
UK: /slæp/
US: /slæp/

  1. To hit someone or something with the flat part of your hand.

    1. She got angry and slap him hard across the face. [ ] [ ]
    2. He threatened to slap anyone who didn't follow the safety rules, during training. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put something down or onto a surface quickly and carelessly.

    1. She slap the money down on the table and left. [ ] [ ]
    2. They would slap a coat of paint on the walls, without preparing the surface properly. [ ] [ ]

  3. To apply something quickly or carelessly.

    1. Just slap some lotion on your face. [ ] [ ]
    2. He decided to slap some ketchup on the burger and quickly eat it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

strike hit pat clap smack
slap noun

  1. A quick hit with the flat part of your hand.

    1. He gave the horse a slap. [ ] [ ]
    2. She delivered a sharp slap to his cheek, as a response. [ ] [ ]

  2. The sound of something hitting a flat surface.

    1. We heard the slap of the waves. [ ] [ ]
    2. The slap of the cards on the table indicated the start of the game. [ ] [ ]
slap transitive-verb

  1. To put or force something somewhere, or cause someone to do something.

    1. They slap a tax on fuel. [ ] [ ]
    2. The council can slap a preservation order on buildings it considers important. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slap" in English means: To hit someone or something with the flat part of your hand., To put something down or onto a surface quickly and carelessly., To apply something quickly or carelessly..

The phonetic transcription of "slap" is /slæp/ in British English and /slæp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slap": strike, hit, pat, clap, smack.

Example usage of "slap": "She got angry and slap him hard across the face.". More examples on the page.