whap

Sudden loud hit

Whap is a sharp, smacking blow or the sound it makes—a variant spelling of whop.

As a verb, to whap is to strike with a quick, forceful motion: She whapped the fly with a newspaper.

The word is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of sudden impact.

strike

hit

Successful contact or strike

  • smackStrike with open hand
  • slapOpen-handed blow
  • swatHit something sharply

thwack · wallop · bash · clobber · clout · swipe · whack · slug · belt · bop

sound

thwack

Sharp striking sound

  • smackStrike with open hand
  • thudDull impact noise
  • crackNarrow break or attempt

pop · bang · clap · slam · thump · wallop · slap · clatter · whack · splat

comics

pow

Sudden impact exclamation

  • bamLoud impact sound
  • zapDestroy suddenly with energy
  • whamForceful impact sound

kapow · blam · zonk · splat · thwack · smack · biff · sock · oof · crunch

slapstick

pratfall

Comedic fall on buttocks

  • gagMouth restraint or jest
  • bonkPlayful head strike
  • conkBlow to the skull

pie-in-the-face · slap · smack · wallop · bop · comedic · Stooges · schtick · buffoonery · clown

startle

jolt

Abrupt forceful shake

  • flinchInvoluntary retreat from threat
  • surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
  • shockViolent sudden disturbance

jump · fright · alarm · recoil · wince · snap · unexpected

Opposites
force/intensity of contact

whaptap

Valve controlling liquid flow

pat · gentle touch · caress · stroke · brush

action vs. inaction

whapmiss

Fail to reach

avoid · withhold · refrain

contact vs. non-contact

whapmiss

Fail to reach

whiff · near miss

Family

whaps, whapped, whapping

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G