whapped

Hit with force

Whapped is the past tense of whap, meaning to strike with a sharp blow or slap: She whapped him on the arm with a rolled-up magazine.

The word emphasizes the sound or suddenness of impact.

Also spelled wapped.

struck

smacked

Hit sharply

walloped · bashed · thumped · clonked · bonked · bopped · clobbered · belted · socked · slugged

impact

thud

Dull impact noise

crash · wallop · crack · slam · clunk · whack · slap · pop · clap · knock

forceful

swung

Moved in curve

launched · thrust · heaved · lobbed · flicked · threw · batted · slung · tossed · propelled

Opposites
force of contact

whappedcaressed

Touched with tenderness

stroked · patted · brushed · petted · grazed

manner of contact

whappedcaressed

Touched with tenderness

stroked · nuzzled · cradled · soothed · cuddled

Family

whapping

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G