SLAP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SLAP?

Need another word that means the same as “slap”? Find 41 synonyms and 30 related words for “slap” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Slap” are: hit, strike, smack, crack, clout, cuff, thump, punch, thwack, spank, rap, beat, fling, throw, toss, sling, slam, bang, daub, plaster, spread, smacking, blow, bolt, slapdash, straight, right, directly, squarely, dead, plumb, point-blank

Slap as a Noun

Definitions of "Slap" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “slap” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Make-up, especially when applied thickly or carelessly.
• A sound made or as if made by a slap.
• A blow with the palm of the hand or a flat object.
• A blow from a flat object (as an open hand.
• The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand.

Synonyms of "Slap" as a noun (9 Words)

blow	An act of blowing an instrument. We re in for a bit of a blow.
clout	A long distance shot that hits a clout. I gave him a clout on his nose.
cuff	Handcuffs. A red dress with a white lace collar and cuffs.
punch	An iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings normally served in a punch bowl. He has the punch to knock out anyone in his division.
smack	The act of smacking something a blow delivered with an open hand. She closed the ledger with a smack.
smacking	The act of smacking something a blow delivered with an open hand.
thump	A strong heartbeat, especially one caused by fear or excitement. Jane s heart gave an uncomfortable thump.
thwack	A hard blow with a flat object. He hit it with a hefty thwack.

Usage Examples of "Slap" as a noun

• She heard the slap of water against the harbour wall.
• He gave her a slap across her cheek.
• I put a bit of slap on my face and we were ready to go.

Slap as a Verb

Definitions of "Slap" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “slap” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Hit against or into something with the sound of something being slapped.
• Hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand.
• Put or apply (something) somewhere quickly, carelessly, or forcefully.
• Hit or strike with the palm of the hand or a flat object.

Synonyms of "Slap" as a verb (21 Words)

bang	Leap jerk bang. The shutter was banging in the wind.
beat	Beat through cleverness and wit. The defender beat him to the ball.
clout	Mend with a patch. I clouted him round the head.
cuff	Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs. The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime.
daub	Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it. Daub the wall.
fling	Indulge oneself. Fling the frisbee.
hit	Hit with a missile from a weapon. It hit him very hard when Rosie left.
plaster	Cover a wall ceiling or other structure with plaster. His hair was plastered down with water.
punch	Drive forcibly as if by a punch. I punched the button to summon the lift.
rap	Perform rap music. She rapped her stick on the floor.
slam	Dance the slam dance. The new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible.
sling	Hurl a stone or other missile from a sling or similar weapon. Sling a few things into your knapsack.
smack	Deliver a hard blow to. Morgan drank half the Scotch and smacked his lips.
spank	Give a spanking to subject to a spanking. She was spanked for spilling ink on the carpet.
spread	Spread out or open from a closed or folded state. The infection spread.
strike	Undertake strike action against an employer. There is no better surface for the spat to strike on than another oyster.
throw	Throw a die out onto a flat surface. Throw accusations at someone.
thump	Defeat heavily. The Band of the Royal Marines was thumping out a selection from Oklahoma.
thwack	Deliver a hard blow to. She thwacked the back of their knees with a cane.
toss	Throw or toss with a light motion. She stood up tossing her hair out of her eyes.

Usage Examples of "Slap" as a verb

• A gunshot slapped him on the forehead.
• He slapped a copy of the paper on to her desk.
• My sister slapped my face.
• The impatient teacher slapped the student.
• Water slapped against the boat.

Slap as an Adverb

Definitions of "Slap" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “slap” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Suddenly and directly, especially with great force.
• Exactly; right.
• Directly.

Synonyms of "Slap" as an adverb (11 Words)

bang	Exactly. The train arrived bang on time.
bolt	Directly. He sat bolt upright.
dead	Straight; directly. Was dead tired.
directly	Without anyone or anything intervening. She spoke simply and directly.
plumb	Conforming to the direction of a plumb line. Drapery fell from their human forms plumb down.
point-blank	In a direct and unequivocal manner.
right	Toward or on the right also used figuratively. It s right spooky in there.
slapdash	Hurriedly and carelessly. The shelves were put up slapdash.
smack	Exactly; precisely. Our mother s house was smack in the middle of the city.
squarely	Directly, without deviating to one side. Looked him squarely in the eye.
straight	Honestly and directly in a straightforward manner. I m so tired I can hardly think straight.

Usage Examples of "Slap" as an adverb

• Storming out of her room, she went slap into Luke.
• The parador is slap bang in the middle of the Alhambra.
• Ran slap into her.

Associations of "Slap" (30 Words)

acclaim	Enthusiastic and public praise. She has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy.
acclamation	Loud and enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
applaud	Show strong approval of (a person or action); praise. I applaud your efforts.
bang	Leap jerk bang. One of them banged the sash of the window nearest my bed.
bat	Strike with or as if with a baseball bat. Who s batting.
clap	Clap one s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. Agnes clapped her hands in glee.
clout	A long distance shot that hits a clout. I clouted him round the head.
congratulate	Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. He had taken the chance to congratulate him on his marriage.
eclat	Ceremonial elegance and splendor. Entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses.
filch	Pilfer or steal (something, especially an item of small value) in a casual way. They filched milk off morning doorsteps.
fist	Strike with the fist. He fisted a goal bound shot over the bar.
gouge	Make a rough hole or indentation in (a surface), especially so as to mar or disfigure it. One of the young man s eyes had been gouged out.
hammering	The action or sound of hammering something. A 7 0 hammering by the league leaders.
hit	Score a run or point by hitting a ball with a bat racket stick etc. He came all the way around on Williams hit.
lick	An act of licking something with the tongue. We licked the other team on Sunday.
okay	In a satisfactory or adequate manner. Things are okay.
ovation	Enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause. The performance received a thundering ovation.
perforate	Perforated. Perforate the sheets of paper.
pilfer	Make off with belongings of others. No system is proof against pilfering if people are determined enough.
plaudit	An expression of praise or approval. He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd.
poke	Prod and stir a fire with a poker to make it burn more fiercely. She drew the curtains then poked the fire into a blaze.
punch	An iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings normally served in a punch bowl. The nail punched through the wall.
pushing	The act of applying force in order to move something away. The pushing is good exercise.
slam	A grand slam all thirteen tricks or small slam twelve tricks for which bonus points are scored if bid and made. The car mounted the pavement slamming into a lamp post.
slayer	Someone who kills a person or animal in a violent way. A dragon slayer.
strike	A pitch that passes through the strike zone. The opponent refused to strike.
swipe	Pass a swipe card through an electronic device designed to read and process the information encoded on it. She swiped me right across the nose.
thrash	A violent or noisy movement of beating or thrashing. He lay on the ground thrashing around in pain.
toss	Throw or toss with a light motion. Suzy tossed her bag on to the sofa.
whip	Thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash. I just got new wheels for my whip.