esbofetear — meaning in English

English meaning

• clip noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
• slap noun A quick blow with the open hand.

Senses

esbofetear is used for these senses in English:

• clip (dialectal, informal) To strike with the hand.
• slap (transitive) To give a slap to.

clip — full definition

1. noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
2. verb To fasten something with a clip.
3. verb To cut something short, especially with scissors or shears.
4. noun A short extract taken from a longer video, film, or broadcast.
5. verb To hit or strike something briefly in passing.

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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