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Webster 1913 Edition

Slap

Slap

,
Noun.
[OE.
slappe
; akin to LG.
slappe
, G.
schlappe
; probably of imitative origin.]
A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something broad.

Slap

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Slapped
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Slapping
.]
To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.

Slap

,
adv.
[Cf. LG.
slap
, G.
schlapp
. See
Slap
,
Noun.
]
With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly.
[Colloq.]
“The railroad cars drive slap into the city.”
Thackeray.

Webster 1828 Edition

Slap

SLAP

,
Noun.
[L. alapa and schloppus.] A blow given with the open hand, or with something broad.

SLAP

,
Verb.
T.
To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.

SLAP

,
adv.
With a sudden and violent blow.

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