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slap
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- pronunciation:
- slaep
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A slap is a hit with an open hand that makes a cracking sound.
Janice pretended to give Alan a slap on the face after he teased her. |
| related words: |
blow, offense |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slaps, slapping, slapped |
| definition 1: |
When you slap something, you hit it with a flat surface, such as an open hand.
Monica slapped the mosquito when it landed on her arm. |
| definition 2: |
When something slaps against something, it hits it and makes the sound of a slap.
The waves slapped against the side of the boat. |
| related words: |
hit, knock, patch |
| derivation: |
slapper (n.) |
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