adjective

slappy

SLA-pee

Slappy (adjective) means resembling a slap, especially in sound. Example: “His flip-flops made a slappy sound on the tile floor.”

adjective

Resembling a slap, especially in sound.

"His flip-flops made a slappy sound on the tile floor."

How to use slappy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a sound or motion like a slap.

slappier comparative, slappies plural, Slappys plural, slappiest superlative

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His flip-flops made a _____ sound on the tile floor.

From slap plus -y.

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What does “slappy” mean?

The word “slappy” means resembling a slap, especially in sound. In plain terms, describes a sound or motion like a slap.

How do you pronounce “slappy”?

“Slappy” is pronounced SLA-pee (/ˈslæpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “slappy” in a sentence?

Here is “slappy” used in a sentence: “His flip-flops made a slappy sound on the tile floor.”

What part of speech is “slappy”?

“Slappy” is an adjective.