slap
Third Person
slaps
Present Participle
slapping
Past Tense
slapped
Past Participle
slapped
1
to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound
transitive
- He couldn't believe it when she suddenly decided to slap him in the midst of their argument.
- In a fit of anger, she threatened to slap him if he didn't stop making offensive remarks.
- The annoyed cat retaliated by attempting to slap the playful dog's nose with its paw.
- Unable to control his frustration, he let out a yell and threatened to slap the malfunctioning computer.
2
to apply or put something quickly and forcefully on a surface
transitive
- The chef slapped the dough onto the floured surface and began kneading it.
- The technician slapped the sticker onto the computer to indicate it had been repaired.
- She slapped the mosquito repellent onto her arms to prevent insect bites.
- He slapped the wet cloth onto the spill to absorb the liquid quickly.
- The barber slapped shaving cream onto the man's face before shaving.
3
to be excellent or highly enjoyable, especially referring to music
- This bass line slaps.
- That new track slaps so hard.
- Every song on this album slaps.
- The remix really slaps.
- His guitar riff slaps in the chorus.