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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Slap

Definition

(informal) A sudden, sharp blow with the flat part of the hand, often as a way of punishing or showing disapproval; a sharp, critical comment or criticism. Can also be used figuratively to describe something that is shocking or unpleasantly surprising.

Example Sentences

1The teacher slapped the student's hand for talking back in class.
2Her comment was a slap in the face to the entire team, implying that they were not good enough.
3The news of the company's bankruptcy was a slap in the face to investors who had put their trust in it.
4The politician's speech was full of slaps at his opponent, trying to discredit him in front of the audience.
5The cold water was a slap in the face, waking me up instantly after a long, tiring night.

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