3 entries under this word

Slap

Slăp, n.

noun

n. [L. Ger. slappe, H. Ger. schlappe, from slappen, schlappen, to slap.] A blow given with the open hand, or with something broad.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. SLAPPED (slăpt); p. pr. & vb. n. SLAPPING.] To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.

adverb

[L. Ger. slap, H. Ger. schlapp.] With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly.