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slap

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noun

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

verb

  1. To give a slap to.β€œShe slapped him in response to the insult.”
  2. To cause something to strike soundly.β€œHe slapped the reins against the horse's back.”
  3. To strike soundly against something.β€œThe rain slapped against the window-panes.”
  4. To be excellent.β€œThe band's new single slaps.”

adverb

  1. Exactly, preciselyβ€œHe tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table.”

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