slap down

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Definitions of slap down words

noun slap down a sharp blow or smack, especially with the open hand or with something flat. 1
noun slap down a sound made by or as if by such a blow or smack: the slap of the waves against the dock. 1
noun slap down a sharply worded or sarcastic rebuke or comment. 1
verb with object slap down to strike sharply, especially with the open hand or with something flat. 1
verb with object slap down to bring (the hand, something flat, etc.) with a sharp blow against something. 1
verb with object slap down to dash or cast forcibly: He slapped the package against the wall. 1

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1625-35, slap is from the Low German word slapp, slappe; of expressive orig.

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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