slapping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of striking someone or something with the hand, usually with force.

  - "He gave her a slapping for disobeying him."
  - "The coach gave the player a slapping after a poor performance."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈslæpɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79294153"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slapping
clapping , happing , mapping

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Variants

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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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Originally meant 'to strike' or 'to lay hold of' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slap' comes from the Old English word 'slapan', which means 'to strike' or 'to lay hold of'.

2. In some cultures, a slap on the back is considered a sign of friendship and camaraderie.

3. Slapping is a common form of discipline used in various animal species, such as primates and canids, to correct undesirable behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spanking: A milder form of slapping, usually referring to striking the buttocks with an open hand.

2. Palm strike: A martial arts technique where a closed fist is replaced with an open hand, focusing on the heel or palm to deliver a powerful strike.

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Culture

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Slapping is a common physical gesture used as a form of punishment, discipline, or play. In some cultures, slapping is considered a sign of affection or respect, such as the 'five-finger fillet' or 'five-finger slap' in India.

How to Memorize "slapping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone raising their hand and striking an object or person with a loud, open-handed sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slapping' with the sound of a hand striking a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the word 'slapping' written on the palm of your hand.

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