Slap
/slæp/verb
To hit someone or something with the flat part of the hand or other flat object.
She slapped him across the face.
Often appears as...
- give someone a slap
- slap in the face
noun
A blow given with the flat part of the hand or other flat object.
He gave his son a slap for misbehaving.
Often appears as...
- give someone a slap
- slap in the face
verb
To apply something quickly or carelessly.
She slapped some make-up on before leaving the house.
Often appears as...
- slap on some sunscreen
- slap on a coat of paint
noun
An action or event that serves as an insult or negative impact.
Losing the match was a slap in the face.
Often appears as...
- slap in the face
- a verbal slap
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To impose a penalty on someone.
The government slapped a fine on the company for tax evasion.
Often appears as...
- slap a fine
- slap a ban
verb
To hit someone or something with the flat part of the hand or other flat object.
She slapped him across the face.
Often appears as...
- give someone a slap
- slap in the face
noun
A blow given with the flat part of the hand or other flat object.
He gave his son a slap for misbehaving.
Often appears as...
- give someone a slap
- slap in the face
verb
To apply something quickly or carelessly.
She slapped some make-up on before leaving the house.
Often appears as...
- slap on some sunscreen
- slap on a coat of paint
noun
An action or event that serves as an insult or negative impact.
Losing the match was a slap in the face.
Often appears as...
- slap in the face
- a verbal slap
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To impose a penalty on someone.
The government slapped a fine on the company for tax evasion.
Often appears as...
- slap a fine
- slap a ban
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical action
The verb 'slap' involves a sharp, quick physical action, often conveying anger or frustration.
She was so annoyed that she slapped the table.
Pro Tip 2/2Sound emphasis
'Slap' also implies a loud sound, emphasizing the force behind the action.
The sudden slap echoed in the quiet room.
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Video examples
Orcas Kill, But Not Just...
to hunt, replicating their parents maneuvers. They were also breaching up out of the water and tail slapping on the Steller sea lion, and this went on for for a good while. You can see that it was an instructional process. They were using the Steller sea lion as a teaching aid, and that was pretty uncomfortable to watch.
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Rick Guidotti: From...
I didn't see that coming. Excuse me. Rick So we're using all the visual art to change public perceptions through these great kids. I feel as an artist, it's my responsibility. I know that when I was a kid, and I saw someone that was different walking down the street, If I stared, I got slapped by my mom.
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Finding Baby Seals on an...
And this is important because they don't want to suckle the wrong pups because that milk is super precious, so they only want to give it to their own offspring. And you might actually see. We've seen a couple of behaviours earlier. Where a mother seal is slapping away another pup.
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An inside look at...
course the public school that I went to during the day was the complete opposite of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my
Video examples
Magnificent Whale...
the frustrated killer whales step the hunt up a gear the jumping the splashing and the tail slaps are all meant to intimidate the sea lion and drive him out of the kelp i don't believe what's happening this is the most incredible wildlife drama i think i've ever seen
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The Dirty Side Of...
be respectful we were always on the edge of the colonies it's almost impossible to get inside them and i don't think you really want because the spaces between the nests are so small you're bound to get pecked and you're about to get slapped we're positioned
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Want to help someone?...
a slap in the face reading a book small is beautiful written by Schumacher who said above all in economic development if people do not wish to be helped leave them alone this should be the
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Prison Predators PIPE...
I said with aggression with my face expression and bass not going in with no shirt on and my blood and my pockets over here seeing if you know he saw slapping or just grabbing by stroke
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Incredible Dolphin...
centimetres deep tail slapping is a method dolphins often use to stun their prey but it doesn't seem to work here
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
centimeters deep tail slapping is a method dolphins often to stun their prey but it doesn't seem to work here
Video examples
Orcas Kill, But Not Just...
to hunt, replicating their parents maneuvers. They were also breaching up out of the water and tail slapping on the Steller sea lion, and this went on for for a good while. You can see that it was an instructional process. They were using the Steller sea lion as a teaching aid, and that was pretty uncomfortable to watch.
Video examples
Rick Guidotti: From...
I didn't see that coming. Excuse me. Rick So we're using all the visual art to change public perceptions through these great kids. I feel as an artist, it's my responsibility. I know that when I was a kid, and I saw someone that was different walking down the street, If I stared, I got slapped by my mom.
Video examples
Finding Baby Seals on an...
And this is important because they don't want to suckle the wrong pups because that milk is super precious, so they only want to give it to their own offspring. And you might actually see. We've seen a couple of behaviours earlier. Where a mother seal is slapping away another pup.
Video examples
An inside look at...
course the public school that I went to during the day was the complete opposite of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my
Video examples
Magnificent Whale...
the frustrated killer whales step the hunt up a gear the jumping the splashing and the tail slaps are all meant to intimidate the sea lion and drive him out of the kelp i don't believe what's happening this is the most incredible wildlife drama i think i've ever seen
Video examples
The Dirty Side Of...
be respectful we were always on the edge of the colonies it's almost impossible to get inside them and i don't think you really want because the spaces between the nests are so small you're bound to get pecked and you're about to get slapped we're positioned
Video examples
Want to help someone?...
a slap in the face reading a book small is beautiful written by Schumacher who said above all in economic development if people do not wish to be helped leave them alone this should be the
Video examples
Prison Predators PIPE...
I said with aggression with my face expression and bass not going in with no shirt on and my blood and my pockets over here seeing if you know he saw slapping or just grabbing by stroke
Video examples
Incredible Dolphin...
centimetres deep tail slapping is a method dolphins often use to stun their prey but it doesn't seem to work here
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
centimeters deep tail slapping is a method dolphins often to stun their prey but it doesn't seem to work here
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Rudy Boesch
American Soldier
Well, I think one of the big things wrong with kids these days, a lot of them don't have a family. A lot of them got one parent and there's quite a few that don't have any parents and that's where the whole problem is. There's no family life, no father to slap 'em around when they need it.
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Aljamain Sterling
American Athlete
It's interesting to see all these guys keep calling me out after they win. I don't know whether it's a slap in the face or just respect. I don't know. I have no idea. I can't tell what to make of it.
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Cat Zingano
American Athlete
When I stuff things down and avoid it or try to work too hard through something that needs to be addressed, that's when life slaps me in the face, and I get told. I got told to slow down.
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Stephen Frears
English Director
I had a somewhat charmed life. I was brought up at the BBC. I did meet so many people cleverer than myself in those years. Often, I was slapped down and made to feel not good enough.
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Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
American Athlete
Judges have a hard job. It's not just putting someone in jail or slapping someone on the wrist and giving them a punishment, but it's protecting society as a whole.
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CM Punk
American Athlete
I'm certainly not a baby kissing, hand slapping, rah rah good guy. I definitely think there's more of an edge to my character.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
Beijing was a huge slap in the face, and it forced me to look at myself. I have to realise that this is my life.
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Leelee Sobieski
American Actress
I've never scratched, or punched, or slapped anybody in my real life.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
In a perfect world, I don't think any man should slap anyone.
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Wamiqa Gabbi
I have never slapped a boy in my life except for my brother.
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Rudy Boesch
American Soldier
Well, I think one of the big things wrong with kids these days, a lot of them don't have a family. A lot of them got one parent and there's quite a few that don't have any parents and that's where the whole problem is. There's no family life, no father to slap 'em around when they need it.
Quote examples
Aljamain Sterling
American Athlete
It's interesting to see all these guys keep calling me out after they win. I don't know whether it's a slap in the face or just respect. I don't know. I have no idea. I can't tell what to make of it.
Quote examples
Cat Zingano
American Athlete
When I stuff things down and avoid it or try to work too hard through something that needs to be addressed, that's when life slaps me in the face, and I get told. I got told to slow down.
Quote examples
Stephen Frears
English Director
I had a somewhat charmed life. I was brought up at the BBC. I did meet so many people cleverer than myself in those years. Often, I was slapped down and made to feel not good enough.
Quote examples
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
American Athlete
Judges have a hard job. It's not just putting someone in jail or slapping someone on the wrist and giving them a punishment, but it's protecting society as a whole.
Quote examples
CM Punk
American Athlete
I'm certainly not a baby kissing, hand slapping, rah rah good guy. I definitely think there's more of an edge to my character.
Quote examples
Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
Beijing was a huge slap in the face, and it forced me to look at myself. I have to realise that this is my life.
Quote examples
Leelee Sobieski
American Actress
I've never scratched, or punched, or slapped anybody in my real life.
Quote examples
Jim Brown
American Athlete
In a perfect world, I don't think any man should slap anyone.
Quote examples
Wamiqa Gabbi
I have never slapped a boy in my life except for my brother.
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