Pronunciation: /slæp/
noun a sharp blow or smack given with the open hand or with something flat
A1 She gave him a gentle slap on the back as a sign of encouragement.
A2 The child received a slap on the wrist for misbehaving in class.
B1 He felt the sting of the slap across his face and knew he had gone too far.
B2 The slap of the waves against the shore was soothing to her ears as she walked along the beach.
C1 The slap of the ball hitting the court echoed through the stadium as the tennis match intensified.
C2 The slap of the rain against the window was a comforting sound as she curled up with a book.
verb to strike with a quick, sharp blow or smack
A1 She slapped her brother playfully on the back.
A2 The teacher warned the student not to slap their classmates.
B1 He slapped the mosquito that was buzzing around his head.
B2 The angry customer threatened to slap the manager if their issue wasn't resolved.
C1 The boxer delivered a powerful slap to his opponent's face.
C2 The actress slapped her co-star during a heated argument on set.
formal The teacher warned the student that any form of physical violence, including a slap, would not be tolerated.
informal I can't believe he actually slapped him in the face during the argument!
slang She slapped him with the truth and he couldn't handle it.
figurative The reality of the situation slapped her in the face and forced her to confront the truth.
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