Slap (Verb)
Meaning
Hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand; "The impatient teacher slapped the student"; "a gunshot slapped him on the forehead".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The frantic mother slapped her naughty child for throwing a tantrum in public.
- A loud crack of thunder slapped against the windows of her small apartment.
- The frustrated coach slapped a clipboard with his palm to get the team's attention.
- In the horror movie, a wet branch slapped the main character's face unexpectedly.
- The hail slapped the roof of the car, creating loud and terrifying tapping sounds.