Slaphappy: meaning, definitions and examples
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slaphappy
[ หslรฆpหhรฆpi ]
state of mind
The term 'slaphappy' describes a feeling of being silly or lighthearted, often as a result of fatigue or a carefree attitude. It can indicate a state of happiness that is almost delirious, where one may not take things seriously. People often experience this kind of euphoric silliness after a long day or during festive occasions. The term carries a sense of joyful recklessness, suggesting a momentary escape from seriousness.
Synonyms
carefree, foolish, giddy, jovial, lighthearted
Examples of usage
- After the long trip, we all felt a bit slaphappy.
- He was so tired that he became slaphappy and started telling jokes.
- The children were slaphappy after the birthday party.
- Her slaphappy attitude lightened the mood in the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "slaphappy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alegre
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช frรถhlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ senang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะดััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wesoลy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฝๆฐใช
๐ซ๐ท joyeux
๐ช๐ธ alegre
๐น๐ท neลeli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์พํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ veselรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกลฅastnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟซไน็
๐ธ๐ฎ vesel
๐ฎ๐ธ gleรฐilegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะฐะฝัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ alegre
Etymology
The word 'slaphappy' originated in the United States around the early 20th century. It is believed to have evolved from the slang terms associated with being 'slap' happy, referring to a state of giddiness that could occur from excessive physical exertion or mental exhaustion. The exact origin of 'slap' is not entirely clear, but it likely conveys a sense of lightness or silliness. The term gained popularity in the 1920s, possibly due to its use in vaudeville acts and comedic performances, where characters portrayed states of comical joy or absurdity. Over the years, 'slaphappy' has remained in colloquial use, often invoked to describe moments of frivolity or carefree fun.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,757, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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