slæp v., n., & adv. --v. (slapped, slapping) 1 tr. & intr.
strike with the palm of the
hand or a flat
object, or so as to
make a
similar noise. 2 tr. lay forcefully (slapped the
money on the
table; slapped a writ on the offender). 3 tr. put hastily or carelessly (slap
some paint on the walls). 4 tr. (often foll. by down) colloq.
reprimand or
snub. --n. 1 a blow with the palm of the hand or a flat object. 2 a slapping
sound. --adv. 1 with the suddenness or effectiveness or
true aim of a blow, suddenly,
fully,
directly (ran slap
into him;
hit me slap in the eye). 2 = slap-bang. øslap
and tickle Brit. colloq. light-hearted
amorous amusement. slap-bang violently, noisily,
headlong. slap-happy colloq. 1 cheerfully
casual or
flippant. 2 punch-drunk. slap in the
face a
rebuff or
affront. slap on the
back n. congratulations. --v.tr.
congratulate. slap-up
esp. Brit. colloq.
excellent,
lavish;
done regardless of
expense (slap-up meal). [LG slapp (imit.)]
