noun Uncommon

slapping

SLA-pihng

Slapping (noun) means the act of hitting with an open hand. Example: “The referee stopped the match after the slapping continued off the ball.”

noun

The act of hitting with an open hand.

"The referee stopped the match after the slapping continued off the ball."

adjective

Very large; whopping (informal).

"They served a slapping portion of fish and chips."

How to use slapping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the act of striking with the hand, or, informally, "huge."

more slapping comparative, slappings plural, most slapping superlative

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The referee stopped the match after the _____ continued off the ball.

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What does “slapping” mean?

The word “slapping” means the act of hitting with an open hand. In plain terms, either the act of striking with the hand, or, informally, "huge.".

How do you pronounce “slapping”?

“Slapping” is pronounced SLA-pihng (/ˈslæpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “slapping” in a sentence?

Here is “slapping” used in a sentence: “The referee stopped the match after the slapping continued off the ball.”

What part of speech is “slapping”?

Depending on how it is used, “slapping” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “slapping” a common word?

“Slapping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “slapping” have?

“Slapping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of hitting with an open hand.