slapping
beginnerA1/ˈslæpɪŋ/ · slap-ping
To strike someone or something with an open hand.
Meanings
To strike someone or something with an open hand.
کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو کھلی ہتھیلی سے مارنا۔
تھپڑ مارنا
thappar maarna
Antonyms
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
💡 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.