läimäytys — meaning in English

English meaning

• slap noun A quick blow with the open hand.
• swat verb To hit something sharply and quickly, especially an insect.
• whack verb To hit something hard and sharply.

Senses

läimäytys is used for these senses in English:

• slap (countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
• swat A hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking.
• whack (US, slang) An attempt, a chance, a turn, a go, originally an attempt to beat someone or something.

slap — full definition

1. noun A quick blow with the open hand.
2. verb To hit someone or something with an open hand.
3. verb To put something down carelessly or quickly.
4. verb To impose a penalty or charge on someone.

swat — full definition

1. verb To hit something sharply and quickly, especially an insect.
2. verb To make a false emergency call designed to trick armed police into raiding someone's home.

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