Skelp

Synonyms of skelp

• smack
• whack
• slap

Antonyms of skelp

• gentle
• stroke
• caress

Collocations of skelp

skelp of the ear

Frequency: 70 %

He received a skelp of the ear for talking back to his mother.

skelp on the backside

Frequency: 60 %

The naughty child got a skelp on the backside as punishment.

skelp of the head

Frequency: 50 %

He got a skelp of the head for not paying attention in class.

give a skelp

Frequency: 45 %

The teacher threatened to give a skelp to anyone caught cheating on the test.

get a skelp

Frequency: 40 %

He knew he would get a skelp if he didn't finish his chores on time.

Idiomatic Expressions for skelp

• Phrase: take a skelp at something
  Meaning: to attempt something or have a go at something
  Usage: I decided to take a skelp at fixing the leaky faucet myself.