"Slapping" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Slapping" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Slapping" Meaning

Throwing a blow or strike with the palm of one's hand.

"Slapping" Examples

Usage Examples for the Word "Slapping"


1. Informal Punishment

- "The teacher felt a sudden urge to slap the student for disobedience, but eventually decided to write a warning instead."

2. Verbal Rebuke

- "His retort was met with slapping his hands together in frustration as he got no response from his opponent."

3. Physical Action

- "The slapping of the deerskin onto the net was a sign that the hunt was over."

4. Motion Among Waves

- "The slapping of the water against the shore was soothing but relentless throughout the day."

5. Skillful Control in Downstroke

- "His pen slapping onto the page dramatically signaled the end of the last chapter in his famous novel."

"Slapping" Similar Words

Slap-happy

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Completely happy or enthusiastic; undaunted by the status or reputation of others. (often used to describe someone who is excessively enthusiastic, impulsive, or uncouth.)

Slap-up

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"Slap-up" is a traditional Scottish expression that means "first-class" or "excellent". It can be used to describe something or someone that is of high quality or is considered to be of the best kind.

Slap

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The word "slap" is a verb or a noun that has several meanings. Here are a few of them:<br><br>As a verb:<br><br> To hit or strike something or someone forcefully, often with the flat part of the hand<br> To hit or strike with a sudden, loud sound<br><br>Example sentences:<br> She slapped me on the face.<br> A large wave slapped the shore.<br><br>As a noun:<br><br> A blow or a hit, usually with the flat part of the hand<br> A sudden loud sound<br><br>Example sentences:<br> He gave his brother a slap on the back.<br> The slap of the waves against the shore was soothing.<br><br>In addition to these meanings, "slap" is also used idiatically in expressions such as "slap happy" (extremely pleased or happy) and "slapstick" (exaggerated or silly comedy, often involving physical humor).

Slapdash

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Rough and careless in a way that is considered to be of a lower quality or done hastily.

Slapdashly

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Slaphappy

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Feeling extremely happy and excitable, often to the point of being a little wild or out of control.

Slapped

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Verb (past tense of "slap"): to hit someone suddenly and sharply with an open hand, often with a quick, flat motion.

Slapper

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Slaps

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Slapstick

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Exaggerated physical comedy, characterized by over-the-top, absurd, and often violent humor, typically involving silly, clumsy, and accidental situations or pratfalls.

Slash

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A slash is a punctuation mark (/) that is used to indicate several things, including:<br><br>- Separation between words or phrases<br>- Division or numerator in fractions<br>- Indicator of a choice between two or more alternatives<br>- Symbol for subtraction or division in computing and mathematics

Slashed

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Having a diagonal or angular cut, as from a blow or a sharp edge. <br><br>Example: "Her shirt was slashed across the front."

Slasher

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Slashes

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Slashing

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Slat

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A narrow board or piece of material, especially one used to separate or divide something.<br><br>Example: "The teacher used a slat to separate the students in the classroom."