ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Slapping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈslæpɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Slapping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of slap.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of slap.

More Meanings

  1. The act of giving a slap or slaps
  2. The slap bass technique
  3. (slang) Very large; whopping.

Example Sentences

It remains to be seen whether she will retain her coat after whelping; if she does, then Americans will be able to admire a slapping great collie bitch — a matron of the robust kind yet retaining all those graces of the collie female of quality.

Word Forms

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