What does slap-up mean?
Slap-up means (informal) Excellent, first-class..
Slap-up
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(informal) Excellent, first-class..
Example Sentences
"Isn't she a slap-up woman, eh, now?" pursued he; and began enumerating her attractions, as a horse-jockey would the points of a favourite animal.
'D'ye know a slap-up sort of button, when you see it?' said the youth. 'Don't look at mine, if you ain't a judge, because these lions' heads was made for men of men of taste: not snobs.'
"You take me somewhere where we can get a regular slap-up lunch. All this is the very worst thing for my nerves." -- "Lavenue's is about the best place round here," answered Philip.
If you add the cost of occasional chartered taxis, souvenirs, a splurge every now and then on a slap-up meal or a mid-range hotel[…]
Synonyms for slap-up
Antonyms for slap-up
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Word Forms
- more slap-up
- most slap-up
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slap-up?
Common synonyms include keen, good, cool, great.
What is the opposite of slap-up?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use slap-up in a sentence?
"Isn't she a slap-up woman, eh, now?" pursued he; and began enumerating her attractions, as a horse-jockey would the points of a favourite animal.
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