slap

Значение

Noun

1. A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
2. A sharp percussive sound like that produced by such a blow.
3. The percussive sound produced in slap bass playing.
4. (slang) Makeup; cosmetics.
5. (slang) An eye-catching sticker used in street art.

Verb

1. To give a slap to.
2. To cause something to strike soundly.
3. To strike soundly against something.
4. (slang) To be excellent, especially when relating to music.
5. To place, to put carelessly.
6. (informal) To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).
7. (informal) To play slap bass on (an instrument).

Adv

Exactly, precisely

Adj

Very good, excellent, amazing.

Произносится как (IPA)

/slæp/

Этимология

From Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin, possibly imitative. Compare Low German Slappe (“slap”), whence also German Schlappe (“defeat”). Compare also Italian sleppa (“slap”).