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slapping

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/ˈslæpɪŋ/ · slap-ping

To strike someone or something with an open hand.

Meanings

verbinformal

To strike someone or something with an open hand.

کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو کھلی ہتھیلی سے مارنا۔

تھپڑ مارنا

thappar maarna

Synonyms

hitstrikesmackمارناضبط کرناچپت دینا

Antonyms

caresspettap gentlyپیار کرناہاتھ پھیرناہنر سے چھونا

Common Collocations

  • slapping someone in the face
  • slapping a child
  • slapping sound

Example Sentences

He got frustrated and ended up slapping the table.

وہ مایوس ہو گیا اور آخر کار میز کو تھپڑ مار دیا۔

Woh mayoos ho gaya aur aakhir kar mez ko thappar maar diya.

She raised her hand as if she was about to slap him.

اس نے اپنا ہاتھ اٹھایا جیسے وہ اسے تھپڑ مارنے والی ہے۔

Us ne apna haath uthaya jaise woh usay thappar maarne wali hai.

Slapping someone is not a way to solve problems.

کسی کو تھپڑ مارنا مسائل حل کرنے کا طریقہ نہیں ہے۔

Kisi ko thappar maarna masail hal karne ka tareeqa nahi hai.

Easily Confused With

slapstick:Slapstick is a style of humor that involves exaggerated physical actions, while slapping refers to the action of hitting.

Word Family

slap
verbتھپڑ مارنا
slap
nounتھپڑ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a loud 'slap' sound made by a hand hitting a surface.

Imagine someone dramatically slapping a table in frustration.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "slapan" — to strike or hit

First known use: 14th century

The term 'slap' has origins in Old English and has evolved into a term commonly used to describe a sharp hit with an open hand.