v. , slang 1. To stop (someone, usually in a lower position or job) from doing or saying something, in a rough way or with a scolding; silence. When Billy talked back, the teacher slapped him down. 2. To put a quick stop to; refuse roughly. The boss slapped down our idea of taking a nap on the job every afternoon.
SLAP DOWN
Meaning of SLAP DOWN in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012