The difference between Slap and Slap bang

When used as adverbs, slap means exactly, precisely, whereas slap bang means exactly, precisely.


Slap is also noun with the meaning: a blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

Slap is also verb with the meaning: to give a slap to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Slap and Slap bang

  1. Slap as a noun (countable):

    A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

  2. Slap as a noun (countable):

    The sound of such a blow.

  3. Slap as a noun (slang, uncountable):

    Makeup; cosmetics.

  1. Slap as a verb (transitive):

    To give a slap to.

    Examples:

    "She slapped him in response to the insult."

  2. Slap as a verb (transitive):

    To cause something to strike soundly.

    Examples:

    "He slapped the reins against the horse's back."

  3. Slap as a verb (intransitive):

    To strike soundly against something.

    Examples:

    "The rain slapped against the window-panes."

  4. Slap as a verb (intransitive, slang, of songs):

    To be excellent.

    Examples:

    "Their new single slaps."

  5. Slap as a verb (transitive):

    To place, to put carelessly.

    Examples:

    "We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall."

  6. Slap as a verb (transitive, informal, figurative):

    To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).

    Examples:

    "I was slapped with a parking fine."

  1. Slap as an adverb:

    Exactly, precisely

    Examples:

    "He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table."

  1. Slap bang as an adverb (informal):

    Exactly, precisely