skelp

Meaning

Verb

1. To beat or slap.
2. To move briskly along.

Noun

1. A blow; a smart stroke.
2. A squall; a heavy fall of rain.
3. A large portion.

Noun

A narrow strip of rolled or forged metal, ready to be bent and welded to form a pipe.

Synonyms

tubing

tubes and pipes

tubular product

Translations

ceffone

ohrfeigen

einen Klaps geben

gifler

taper

souffleter

talocher

calotter

colpire

picchiare

schiaffeggiare

dare una pacca a

meppen

neerkwakken

abofetear

Pronounced as (IPA)

/skɛlp/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: skelpen

Inherited from Middle English: skelp

In summary

From Middle English skelpen, probably of imitative origin. The noun is from Middle English skelp, from the verb.