slap
Because it is a word with a single syllable, slap is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofslap
- A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
- The sound of such a blow.
- Makeup; cosmetics.
- To give a slap to.
Example: "She slapped him in response to the insult."
- To cause something to strike soundly.
Example: "He slapped the reins against the horse's back."
- To strike soundly against something.
Example: "The rain slapped against the window-panes."
- To be excellent.
Example: "The band's new single slaps."
- To place, to put carelessly.
Example: "We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall."
- To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).
Example: "I was slapped with a parking fine."
- To play slap bass on (an instrument).
- Exactly, precisely
Example: "He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table."
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