Slap example sentences

Related (4): hit, strike, slapstick, smack

slap

verb

slap (verb) · slaps (third person present) · slapped (past tense) · slapped (past participle) · slapping (present participle)

  - hit or strike with the palm of the hand or a flat object:

  - hit against or into something with the sound of something being slapped:

  - put or apply (something) somewhere quickly, carelessly, or forcefully:

  - a blow with the palm of the hand or a flat object:

  - a sound made or as if made by a slap:

  - suddenly and directly, especially with great force:

  - exactly; right:

slap

adjective SOUTH AFRICAN ENGLISH

slap (adjective)

  - lacking strength, energy, or discipline; ineffectual:

  - (of food) soft or runny:

Synonyms

hit, strike, smack, crack, clout, cuff, thump, punch, thwack, spank, rap, beat, whack, wallop, biff, swipe, clip, bop, belt, bash, sock, slosh, boff, slug, bust, dong, quilt, smite, fling, throw, toss, sling, slam, bang, bung, plonk, daub, plaster, spread, apply, smack, blow, thump, cuff, clout, punch, crack, thwack, spank, rap, bang, whack, wallop, clip, biff, swipe, bop, belt, bash, sock, straight, right, directly, squarely, dead, plumb, exactly, precisely, smack, bang, spang, Feedback, Legal

"Slap" Example Sentences


1. He slapped me across the face.
2. The teacher slapped the student's hand to get his attention.
3. The mother slapped her naughty son for misbehaving.
4. The child slapped his hand on the desk in frustration.
5. He slapped the mosquito that was biting him.
6. The sticker was slapped onto the books.
7. The price tag was roughly slapped onto the t-shirt.
8. Labels were quickly slapped onto the boxes.
9. A $500 fine was slapped on the offender.
10. Sanctions were swiftly slapped on the country.
11. The judge slapped him with a year in prison for breaking probation.
12. The opponent slapped a lawsuit on the company.
13. The principal slapped detention on all the troublemakers.
14. An arrest warrant was slapped on the fugitive.
15. He slapped me on the back in congratulations.
16. She slapped him on the knee playfully.
17. They slapped each other a high five after the victory.
18. The fans slapped hands with the players as they walked off the field.
19. I slapped his hand away when he tried to touch me.
20. He slapped his leg in annoyance.
21. She slapped her hands on her hips in disbelief.
22. The comedian slapped his knee while laughing at his own joke.
23. The chef quickly slapped together a hearty meal.
24. The mechanic slapped a quick fix on the car just to get me home.
25. She slapped on some bright red lipstick.
26. She slapped on some makeup before the interview.
27. Fold the dough in half and slap it down to seal the edges.
28. The chef slapped the seared tuna on a bed of greens to serve.
29. The batter slapped the ball deep into center field.
30. The flowers slapped against the window in the wind.
31. The waves slapped against the side of the boat.
32. The rain slapped against the roof as the storm raged on.
33. The critic slapped down the idea as ridiculous.
34. The bad review slapped the book as simplistic trash.
35. The judge slapped down the defense attorney's motion.
36. The building permit was promptly slapped on the new high-rise.
37. The congressman slapped a smiling facade on his true feelings.
38. The mother slapped a smile on her face for the birthday party.
39. The boss slapped on a cheerful greeting as his employee entered the office.
40. A bright pink sticker was slapped on the mailbox.
41. The manager of the store slapped a "Closed" sign on the door.
42. The garage sale sign was roughly slapped onto the fence.
43. The newspaper slapped a scandalous headline on the front page.
44. Angry protesters slapped a large sign on the outside of the building.
45. The waiter roughly slapped the bill down on the table.
46. The coach slapped a $100 fine on the player that missed practice.
47. The government swiftly slapped sanctions on the terrorist organization.
48. The worker angrily slapped his hat onto the hook.
49. The horse slapped the fly from its leg with its tail.
50. The fly slapped against the window, trying to escape.
51. I slapped ten dollars down on the bar to pay for the round of drinks.
52. The campaign slapped on tax increase proposals.
53. The principal slapped detention on multiple students for tardiness.
54. The publicist slapped together a press release in just an hour.
55. She slapped on bright red lipstick before heading out for the night.
56. The hiker slapped mosquitos away from his arms.
57. The news slapped widespread panic across the nation.
58. The chef slapped the salmon fillets on a bed of spinach.
59. The player angrily slapped his hand onto his helmet.
60. The reporter slapped a microphone into the politician's face.

Common Phases


slap someone across the face/cheek
"He slapped me across the face."
slap [someone's] hand/leg/knee etc.
"The teacher slapped the student's hand."
slap a [fine/lawsuit/sanction/arrest warrant] on someone
"A $500 fine was slapped on the offender."
slap something [onto/on/against] something else
"Labels were quickly slapped onto the boxes."
slap something down/aside/away
"The critic slapped down the idea as ridiculous."
slap together
"The mechanic slapped together a quick fix."
slap on [makeup/lipstick/a sticker]
"She slapped on some bright red lipstick."
slap [a smile/greeting/sign] on [one's face]
"The boss slapped on a cheerful greeting."
slap [someone's] hand/back [in congratulations]
"He slapped me on the back in congratulations."
slap [one's] leg/hand [in annoyance]
"He slapped his leg in annoyance."
High-five/fiveslap
"They slapped each other a high five after the victory."

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