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slapping

UK
/ˈslæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈslæpɪŋ/
slapping down

Translations

slappingnoun
The slapping of the table startled everyone in the room.
La gifle sur la table a effrayé tout le monde dans la pièce.
Additional translations
claquement
Synonyms
slap
smack
cuff
backhand
backhander
clip
rap
blow
wallop
hit
smackdown
box on the ear
open-handed strike
slappinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈslæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈslæpɪŋ/
Used attributively and colloquially to denote something striking, forceful, or impressive (e.g., “a slapping beat”).
détonnantFamilier, pour dire qu’un son, une performance ou un résultat est très impressionnant et énergique.
That band always plays a slapping set that gets the crowd moving.
Ce groupe joue toujours un set détonnant qui fait bouger la foule.
Synonyms
outstanding
superb
excellent
terrific
smashing
strident
thundering
resounding
powerful
forceful
cuffing
spanking
smacking
striking
slapverb

slapping

Gerund

slapped
Past Simple
slapped
Past Participle
slapping
Gerund
UK
/slæp/
US
/slæp/
She slapped him across the face in anger.
Elle l'a giflé au visage, furieuse.
infligerPour une amende, une taxe ou une pénalité imposée brusquement.
The government slapped a hefty fine on the company for environmental violations.
Le gouvernement a infligé une lourde amende à l'entreprise pour des violations environnementales.
claquerPour un bruit sec et brutal.
The rain slapped against the windows during the storm.
La pluie claquait contre les fenêtres pendant l'orage.
Additional translations
tartinerÀ la va-vite ou sans soin.
Synonyms
hit
palm
strike
smack
bang
whack
pat

Definitions

slappingnoun
The act of striking someone or something with an open hand.
The slapping of the table startled everyone in the room.
A sound made by something hitting a surface with a flat, open hand or similar object.
The slapping of the waves against the boat was rhythmic and soothing.
slappinggerund / present participle
Strikingly good, forceful, or impressive; vigorous.
That band always plays a slapping set that gets the crowd moving.
slapverb
To strike someone or something with an open hand or flat object.
She slapped him across the face in anger.
To place or apply something quickly or carelessly.
He slapped some paint on the wall without much care.
To hit a surface with a loud noise.
The rain slapped against the windows during the storm.
To impose or apply (a charge, penalty, tax, etc.) suddenly or without hesitation.
The government slapped a hefty fine on the company for environmental violations.
To impose or levy (a fine, tax, penalty, etc.) abruptly or summarily.
The government slapped a heavy duty on imported cars.
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