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slapped

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/slæpt/ · slapped

To hit someone or something with an open hand.

Meanings

verbinformal

To hit someone or something with an open hand.

کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو کھلی ہتھیلی سے مارنا۔

تھپڑ

thappar

Synonyms

hitstrikeswatمارناضرب دیناچوٹ دینا

Antonyms

caressembracepetپیار کرناگلے لگاناہنسانا

Common Collocations

  • slap someone on the back
  • slap someone in the face
  • slap of disapproval

Example Sentences

She slapped him for being rude.

اس نے بدتمیزی کرنے پر اسے تھپڑ مارا۔

Us ne badtameezi karne par use thappar mara.

He laughed and slapped his knee.

وہ ہنسا اور اپنی گود پر تھپڑ مارا۔

Woh hansa aur apni god par thappar mara.

They slapped the table in frustration.

انہوں نے بےبسی میں میز پر تھپڑ مارا۔

Unhon ne bebasi mein mez par thappar mara.

Easily Confused With

slip:To 'slip' means to lose one's footing or to slide, while 'slap' is an action of hitting.

Word Family

slap
verbتھپڑ مارنا
slapper
nounتھپڑ مارنے والا
slapping
nounتھپڑ مارنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a person's hand going 'slap' against another person's face.

Imagine a person slapping another playfully in a friendly manner.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھوٹے موٹے جھگڑوں میں اپنے آپ کو نہ جھکانا۔

Chhote mote jhagron mein apne aap ko na jhukana.

Do not stoop to petty quarrels.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "slæppe" — to slide or to let go

First known use: 14th century

The word 'slap' has roots in Old English and originally referred to a quick blow or swat.