I. ˈslap noun
Etymology: Middle English slop, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Dutch slippen to slip
Date: 14th century
dialect British : opening , breach
II. transitive verb
( slapped ; slap·ping )
Etymology: akin to Low German slapp, noun blow
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
b. : to cause to strike with a motion or sound like that of a blow with the open hand
2. : to put, place, or throw with careless haste or force
slapped on a coat of paint
3. : to assail verbally : insult
4. : to subject to a penalty — usually used with with
slapped him with a $10 fine
III. noun
Date: 1606
1.
a. : a quick sharp blow
b. : a blow with the open hand
2. : a noise like that of a slap
3. : rebuff , insult
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- slap on the wrist
IV. adverb
Etymology: probably from Low German slapp, from slapp, noun
Date: 1672
: directly , smack