SLAPPING Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word slapping. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SLAPPING
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smacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand | ||||||||
beating | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of overcoming or outdoing • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows | ||||||||
hitting | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of contacting one thing with another | ||||||||
striking | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the physical coming together of two or more things • the act of contacting one thing with another adjective satellite • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention | ||||||||
thumping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) adjective satellite • (used informally) very large | ||||||||
whacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows adverb • to an abnormal extent adjective satellite • (British informal) enormous | ||||||||
cuffing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs verb • hit with the hand • confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs • to get involved in a relationship with another person | ||||||||
slugging | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a projectile that is fired from a gun • a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms • a counterfeit coin • an idle slothful person • an amount of an alcoholic drink (usually liquor) that is poured or gulped • a strip of type metal used for spacing • any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||||
thwacking | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hard blow with a flat object verb • deliver a hard blow to | ||||||||
smack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast • street names for heroin • an enthusiastic kiss • the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand adverb • directly verb • deliver a hard blow to • have an element suggestive (of something) • have a distinctive or characteristic taste • kiss lightly • press (the lips) together and open (the lips) noisily, as in eating | ||||||||
bolt | verbv | |||||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech • the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key • the act of moving with great haste • a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length • a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener • a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) adverb • in a rigid manner • directly verb • move or jump suddenly • secure or lock with a bolt • swallow hastily • run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry • eat hastily without proper chewing • make or roll into bolts | ||||||||
bump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lump on the body caused by a blow • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings • an impact (as from a collision) verb • knock against with force or violence • come upon, as if by accident; meet with • dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward • assign to a lower position; reduce in rank • remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied • to enjoy some music greatly • to play music at loud volume | ||||||||
slapdash | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • in a careless or reckless manner • directly adjective satellite • marked by great carelessness |