Definition of "slap" in Anglais

noun

1. (countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

   • He gave me a friendly slap on the back as a sign of camaraderie.

2. (countable) A sharp percussive sound like that produced by such a blow.

   • the slap of my feet on the bathroom tiles

3. (countable, music) The percussive sound produced in slap bass playing.

4. (slang, uncountable) Makeup; cosmetics.

   • If you had too much slap on when you went out . . . your mates say too much slap on your ecaf. Yeah. Oh really girl? Yes . . . Go in the lavs here and have a look.

5. (slang, countable) An eye-catching sticker used in street art.

verb

1. (transitive) To strike someone, typically with an open hand, often on the face.

   • She slapped him in response to the insult.

2. (transitive) To cause something to strike soundly.

   • He slapped the reins against the horse's back.

3. (intransitive) To strike soundly against something.

   • The rain slapped against the window-panes.

4. (intransitive, stative, slang) To be excellent, especially when relating to music.

   • The band's new single slaps.

5. (transitive) To place, to put carelessly.

   • We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall.

6. (transitive, informal, figurative) To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).

   • I was slapped with a parking fine.

7. (transitive, informal) To play slap bass on (an instrument).

adverb

1. Exactly, precisely

   • He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table.

adjective

1. (slang, UK) Very good, excellent, amazing.

   • These cookies are slap.