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slap

/sl/&/p/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

    noun.event

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something broad.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. directly

    adv.all

    Examples
    Ran slap into her.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The impatient teacher slapped the student.
    A gunshot slapped him on the forehead.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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