slapped

Meanings

• Verb

  To strike something or someone with the hand, usually forcefully.

  - "He slapped the table in anger."
  - "She slapped the mosquito on her arm."

• Verb

  To make a sharp, loud sound by striking something.

  - "The book hit the floor with a loud slap."
  - "The clap of thunder echoed through the valley."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slapped
clap , wrap , snap , tap

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Variants

List of all variants of slapped that leads to same result
slap , slapped , slapping , slaps , slap down , slapped down , slapping down , slaps down , slap around , slapped around , slapping around , slaps around , slap on , slapped on , slapping on , slaps on , slap together , slapped together , slapping together , slaps together , slap with , slapped with , slapping with , slaps with

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'slapan' meant 'to strike' or 'to hit'. It is related to the German word 'schlagen', which also means 'to strike'.

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Trivia

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1. In some parts of the world, it is considered good luck to slap the walls of a new home for prosperity.

2. The term 'slapstick' comes from the sound of a loud, forceful slap.

3. In the game of pinochle, a player who has no cards left in their hand must 'slap the table' to indicate their lack of cards.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spanking: A form of physical discipline that involves striking the buttocks with the hand.

2. Palm strike: A martial arts technique that involves striking an opponent with the open palm.

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Culture

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Slapping is often used as a form of punishment or discipline. In some cultures, it is considered a sign of disrespect to slap someone in the face. In other contexts, such as in sports or comedy, slapping is used in a more playful or celebratory way.

How to Memorize "slapped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone slapping a table or striking their hand against their palm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slapped' with the sound of a loud, sharp strike.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Slap a table and hear a loud clap'.

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