slap

noun

  1. 1

    A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

  2. 2

    The sound of such a blow.

  3. 3

    Makeup; cosmetics.

verb

  1. 1

    To give a slap to.

    She slapped him in response to the insult.
  2. 2

    To cause something to strike soundly.

    He slapped the reins against the horse's back.
  3. 3

    To strike soundly against something.

    The rain slapped against the window-panes.
  4. 4

    To be excellent.

    The band's new single slaps.
  5. 5

    To place, to put carelessly.

    We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall.
  6. 6

    To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).

    I was slapped with a parking fine.
  7. 7

    To play slap bass on (an instrument).

adverb

  1. 1

    Exactly, precisely

    He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table.

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