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The definition of slap
14 Definitions of: slap
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- noun, a sharp blow or smack, as with the open hand, something flat, etc
- noun, the sound made by or as if by such a blow
- noun, a sharp rebuke; reprimand
- noun, (a bit of) slap and tickle sexual play
- noun, a slap in the face an insult or rebuff
- noun, a slap on the back congratulation
- noun, a slap on the wrist a light punishment or reprimand
- verb, to strike (a person or thing) sharply, as with the open hand or something flat
- verb, to bring down (the hand, something flat, etc) sharply
- verb, to strike (something) with or as if with a slap
- verb, to apply in large quantities, haphazardly, etc
- verb, slap on the back to congratulate
- adverb, exactly; directly
- adverb, forcibly or abruptly
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of slap