slapper

slap

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Definitions of slapper word

noun slapper a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat. 1
noun slapper a sound made by or as if by such a blow or smack: the slap of the waves against the dock. 1
noun slapper a sharply worded or sarcastic rebuke or comment. 1
verb with object slapper to strike sharply, especially with the open hand or with something flat. 1
verb with object slapper to bring (the hand, something flat, etc.) with a sharp blow against something. 1
verb with object slapper to dash or cast forcibly: He slapped the package against the wall. 1

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1625-35, slap is from the Low German word slapp, slappe; of expressive orig.

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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