ZebraWords.com - The Definition of 'Slap', Synonyms of 'Slap' & More on 'Slap'

1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

slap
    adv 1: directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into
           her" [syn: bang, slap, slapdash, smack, bolt]
    n 1: a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) [syn: slap,
         smack]
    2: the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open
       hand [syn: smack, smacking, slap]
    v 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. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Slap \Slap\, n. [OE. slappe; akin to LG. slappe, G. schlappe;
   probably of imitative origin.]
   A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something
   broad.
   [1913 Webster]

3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Slap \Slap\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slapped; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Slapping.]
   To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.
   [1913 Webster]

4. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Slap \Slap\, adv. [Cf. LG. slap, G. schlapp. See Slap, n.]
   With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly;
   directly. [Colloq.] "The railroad cars drive slap into the
   city." --Thackeray.
   [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for Slap:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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