noun
slapper
SLA-puh
Slapper (noun) means a promiscuous or disreputable woman (British slang, derogatory). Example: “The tabloid called her a slapper for dating three bandmates.”
noun
1
A promiscuous or disreputable woman (British slang, derogatory).
"The tabloid called her a slapper for dating three bandmates."
2
Something remarkably large or impressive; a whopper.
"That fish he caught was an absolute slapper."
How to use slapper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA British slang insult for a woman seen as promiscuous, or informally, something impressively big.
When to use it
The main sense is a crude, derogatory British slang term — avoid it in polite or formal contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- slappers
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Etymology
From slap plus -er; the derogatory sense may derive from Yiddish "schlepper," meaning a slovenly person.
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What does “slapper” mean?
The word “slapper” means a promiscuous or disreputable woman (British slang, derogatory). In plain terms, a British slang insult for a woman seen as promiscuous, or informally, something impressively big.
How do you pronounce “slapper”?
“Slapper” is pronounced SLA-puh (/ˈslæpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slapper” in a sentence?
Here is “slapper” used in a sentence: “The tabloid called her a slapper for dating three bandmates.”
What part of speech is “slapper”?
“Slapper” is a noun.
Where does the word “slapper” come from?
The word “slapper” comes from Yiddish. From slap plus -er; the derogatory sense may derive from Yiddish "schlepper," meaning a slovenly person.
How many meanings does “slapper” have?
“Slapper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a promiscuous or disreputable woman (British slang, derogatory).
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