pimp slap
Open-handed face blow
A pimp slap is an open-handed slap across the face, delivered with exaggerated force or theatrical contempt.
The term evokes the stereotype of a pimp disciplining prostitutes.
As a verb, to pimp slap someone is to strike them this way, or figuratively, to dominate or humiliate decisively: Our team got pimp slapped in the playoffs.
- backhandRacket stroke across body
- open handUnclenched, spread fingers
- smackStrike with open hand
- physicalOf body or matter
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
humiliate · clapback · dominance · discipline · roast · authority · diss · rebuke · intimidation · shade · degrade · attack · strong arm · hit · humbling · reprimand · check yourself · talk to the hand