Slapp

Pronunciation: /slæp/

Definitions of SLAPP

noun a type of lawsuit that is intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud SLAPP as the kids played outside.

A2 The SLAPP of the waves against the shore was soothing.

B1 The SLAPP of the tennis ball echoed through the court.

B2 The SLAPP of the gavel signaled the end of the trial.

C1 The SLAPP of the rain on the roof was deafening.

C2 The SLAPP of the door closing behind him marked the end of an era.

Examples of SLAPP in a Sentence

formal The company filed a SLAPP lawsuit against the environmental group.

informal They tried to SLAPP them with a lawsuit, but it didn't work.

slang The company thought they could SLAPP the little guy, but they were wrong.

figurative Her sharp words felt like a SLAPP to his ego.

Grammatical Forms of SLAPP

• past tense: SLAPPED
• plural: SLAPPS
• comparative: more SLAPP
• superlative: most SLAPP
• present tense: SLAPS
• future tense: will SLAP
• perfect tense: have SLAPPED
• continuous tense: is SLAPPING
• singular: SLAPP
• positive degree: SLAPP
• infinitive: to SLAP
• gerund: SLAPPING
• participle: SLAPPED

Origin and Evolution of SLAPP

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'SLAPP' originated in the United States legal system as an acronym for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe lawsuits filed to intimidate or silence critics through legal means, the term 'SLAPP' has since evolved to encompass a broader range of legal actions aimed at stifling free speech and public participation.