Slap has 7 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun
· Verb
· Adverb
1
a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
"The teacher gave him a sharp slap on his arm to get his attention."
2
the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
"She gave her boyfriend a playful slap on the arm when he teased her about being late."
3
A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
"The teacher gave the student a sharp slap on his arm to get his attention without hurting him."
1
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
"The impatient teacher slapped the student"
"a gunshot slapped him on the forehead"
2
To give a slap to.
"The coach had to slap the player on the back of his head after he missed the shot again."
1
directly
"he ran bang into the pole"
"ran slap into her"
2
Exactly, precisely
"That's exactly right; you hit it slap on the nose when you said she quit yesterday."
Example Sentences
"The impatient teacher slapped the student"
verb
"a gunshot slapped him on the forehead"
verb
"he ran bang into the pole"
adverb
"ran slap into her"
adverb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)