Klaps — meaning in English

English meaning

• pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
• slap noun A quick blow with the open hand.
• spank verb To strike someone, usually a child, on the buttocks with an open hand as punishment.

Senses

Klaps is used for these senses in English:

• pat A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
• slap (countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
• spank An instance of spanking, separately or part of a multiple blows-beating; a smack, swat, or slap.

pat — full definition

1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.

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.

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