slap

Meanings

Noun

• A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
• The sound of such a blow.
• Makeup; cosmetics.

Verb

• To give a slap to.
• To cause something to strike soundly.
• To strike soundly against something.
• To be excellent.
• To place, to put carelessly.
• To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).
• To play slap bass on (an instrument).

Adverb

• Exactly, precisely

Related

Narrower meaning words

• cuff

Origin

• From Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative. Compare Low German Slappe ("slap"), whence also German Schlappe ("defeat").