slap
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /slæp/
KK: /slæp/
adverb
Definition
In a direct and forceful manner.
Example
He slapped the table slap to get everyone's attention.
Conversation
Did you see how he went to slap that ball?
Yeah, he hit it slap right out of the park!
It was impressive, he really got some power behind that swing.
Absolutely! He can definitely slap the ball like a pro.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
directly
forcefully
immediately
Antonyms
indirectly
softly
slowly
noun
Definition
A quick, sharp hit made with the open hand or a flat object, often producing a sound.
Example
He gave the table a slap to get everyone's attention.
Conversation
Did you hear that loud slap during the game last night?
Yeah, it sounded like someone got hit really hard!
I wonder if it was just a penalty or something more serious.
transitive verb
Definition
To hit someone or something with the flat part of your hand or a similar object, often making a loud noise.
Example
She slapped the table in frustration after hearing the news.
Tense Forms
Past: slapped
Past Participle: slapped
Conversation
Did you see how he slapped the card down on the table?
Yeah, it was like he was really trying to make a point!
I thought it was funny how everyone jumped at the noise of the slap.
Root Explanation
The word 'slap' originates from Middle English 'slappe', meaning to strike or hit. It is likely imitative of the sound made when a hand strikes a surface or another object.
Memory Tip
Imagine the sound of a hand hitting something — that's the essence of 'slap', which comes from the word that describes that very action.
Visually Confused Words
slamp
sla
sap
lap
beslap