slap
Palm meets cheek
Slap is a sharp blow with an open hand or flat object.
You slap someone's face, slap a mosquito, slap down money on a counter.
A slap can be playful a slap on the back or hostile She slapped him hard.
Figuratively, a slap in the face is an insult or rebuff; a slap on the wrist is a mild punishment.
In recent slang, something that slaps is impressively good: This song slaps.
Strike with open hand
- whackForceful striking blow
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- swatHit something sharply
- clapStrike palms together
palm · backhand · cuff · spank · wallop · clout · thwack · open-hand
Narrow break or attempt
- clapStrike palms together
- thwackSharp striking sound
- smackStrike with open hand
- popFizzy drink, regionally
snap · bang · thud · sharp · loud · echo · resounding · percussion
Deliberate public insult
- indignityHumiliating or degrading treatment
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- snubDeliberate dismissive rejection
rebuff · slight · put-down · blow · disrespect · discourtesy · dismissal · rejection
Formal expression of disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
correction · discipline · sanction · penalty · warning · reproach · consequence
Emerge from sleep
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- eye-openerStartling piece of information
- stunnerPerson or thing overwhelming
smack
Strike with open hand
clap · palm · backhand · cuff · spank · wallop · clout · thwack · open-hand · crack
crack
Narrow break or attempt
pop · snap · bang · thud · sharp · loud · echo · resounding · percussion
affront
Deliberate public insult
- indignityHumiliating or degrading treatment
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- offenseViolation or umbrage
snub · rebuff · slight · put-down · blow · disrespect · discourtesy · dismissal · rejection · contempt
reprimand
Formal expression of disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
chastisement · correction · discipline · sanction · penalty · warning · reproach · consequence
wake-up
Emerge from sleep
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- eye-openerStartling piece of information
technique
Skilled way of performing
thumb · string · pluck · groove · percussive · thump · pull · fingerboard
foundation
Underlying support structure
powder · concealer · blush · primer · contour · bronzer · highlighter · makeup · beauty · coverage
slappraise
Expression of approval
compliment · commendation · accolade · acclaim · applause
- slap in the faceHumiliating rebuke or rejection
- slap on the wristTrivially lenient penalty
- slaps on wristsMinimal punishments given
- bitch slapsContemptuous open-handed blows
- slapped on the wristGiven trivial punishment
- slap togetherAssemble carelessly and fast
slapped, slapping, slapstick, slaps, slapper, backslap, backslapping, backslapper, backslapped