verb
slaps; slapped; slapping
[+ obj] :to hit (someone or something) with the front or back of your open hand
to hit something with a sound like the sound made when your hand slaps something [no obj]
[+ obj] :to put (something) on a surface quickly or forcefully - + down or on
[+ obj] sports :to hit (something) with a forceful swing of your arms, hands, etc.
slap around
[phrasal verb]
slap (someone) around also slap around (someone) informal :to hit or slap (someone) many times
slap on
[phrasal verb]
slap (something) on or slap on (something) informal :to add (something, such as an extra charge) to an amount
slap together
[phrasal verb]
slap together (something) or slap (something) together informal :to create (something) by putting parts together in a quick or careless way
slap with
[phrasal verb]
slap (someone) with (something) US informal :to punish (someone) with (a fine, lawsuit, etc.)
noun
plural slaps
[count] a hit with the front or back of your open hand
a loud sound made when something hits a flat surface
a slap in the face
a surprising act that offends or insults someone
a slap on the back
the act of slapping someone's back usually to express praise or approval
a slap on the wrist
a mild punishment that is given to someone who should be punished more severely
adverb
informal :exactly or directly