slap

noun

1. a blow or smack, esp. with something flat, specif. the palm of the hand
2. the sound of this, or a sound like it
an injury to pride, self-respect, etc., as an insult or rebuff

transitive verb slapped, slapping

to strike with something flat, specif. the palm of the hand
to put, throw, hit, etc. carelessly or with force: to slap a hat on one's head
Informal
1. to penalize (a person, business, etc.) with a fine, lawsuit, etc.
2. to impose (a fine, etc.) on a person, business, etc.

intransitive verb

to make a dull, sharp noise, as upon impact

adverb

Informal directly and abruptly: I ran slap into the wall

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