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slap

 

[ slรฆp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To hit someone or something with the palm of one's hand, especially in a quick, sharp manner.

Synonyms

clap, smack, strike

Examples of usage

  • She slapped him across the face in anger.
  • He slapped the table to get everyone's attention.
Context #2 | Noun

action

A sharp blow or smack given with the open hand or with something flat.

Synonyms

hit, smack, whack

Examples of usage

  • She gave him a slap on the back for good luck.
  • The slap of the waves against the shore was soothing.

Translations

Translations of the word "slap" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tapa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคชเฅเคชเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tamparan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัะฟะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klaps

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณๆ‰‹ๆ‰“ใก (hirateuchi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gifle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bofetada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tokat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ฐ๊ท€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ facka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ facka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ๆ‰“ (pฤi dวŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udarec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรถรฐrungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฟะฐะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸillษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bofetada

Etymology

The word 'slap' originated in the late 17th century, possibly imitative of the sound of a blow. It has been used to describe a quick, sharp hit or a sound of impact ever since.

See also: slapdash, slapstick.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,242, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.