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Rareslaps
The correct spelling is slaps.
How to pronounce slaps
noun
Say it like: Sla-ps
The correct spelling is slaps. A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat. 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
noun
- 1.A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
- 2.The sound of such a blow.
- 3.Makeup; cosmetics.
- 4.A two-player reaction game in which opponents slap each other's hands.
verb
- 1.To give a slap to.
- 2.To cause something to strike soundly.
- 3.To strike soundly against something.
- 4.To be excellent.
- 5.To place, to put carelessly.
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