slap

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

SLAP, noun [Latin alapa and schloppus.] A blow given with the open hand, or with something broad. SLAP, verb transitive To strike with the open hand, or with something broad. SLAP, adverb With a sudden and violent blow.
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