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slapping

The correct spelling is slapping.

How to pronounce slapping

/ˈslæpɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈslæpɪŋ/

Say it like: Sla-ppi-ng

The correct spelling is slapping. To give a slap to. For example: "She slapped him in response to the insult."

Usage Examples

She slapped him in response to the insult.

He slapped the reins against the horse's back.

The rain slapped against the window-panes.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To give a slap to.
  2. 2.To cause something to strike soundly.
  3. 3.To strike soundly against something.
  4. 4.To be excellent.
  5. 5.To place, to put carelessly.

noun

  1. 1.The act of giving a slap or slaps
  2. 2.The slap bass technique

adjective

  1. 1.Very large; whopping.

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