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
1
The act of hitting with an open hand.
"The referee stopped the match after the slapping continued off the ball."
adjective
1
Very large; whopping (informal).
"They served a slapping portion of fish and chips."
How to use slapping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of striking with the hand, or, informally, "huge."
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Word forms
- Plural
- slappings
- Comparative
- more slapping
- Superlative
- most slapping
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Rhymes for slapping
mapping
rapping
tapping
lapping
yapping
zapping
napping
flapping
wrapping
trapping
clapping
snapping
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Frequently asked questions
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.
