clip
2
5.6
- noun
- /klɪp/
:
bofetada
- After being disrespectful, she received a quick clip from her father.
- clip round the ear
Examples
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You ain't too big for a clip round the ear, you know, Chris.
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He gave his brother a sharp clip on the ear to get his attention.
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"I'll give him a good clip when this is over."
Fiction book (2001) -
He give me a clip behind the ears.
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With a clip to the jaw, he knocked Julio off and seized him by the throat.
Fiction book (1991) -
The coach delivered a light-hearted clip to the players to motivate them.
Synonyms
271
2.0
A strong hit from a fist or weapon
110
1.0
A quick sharp hit with the flat part of the hand
104
3.9
A quick hard hit with the hand or a flat object
61
2.8
A quick straight punch used in boxing
32
2.5
A quick sharp hit made by a long thin tool
24
8.2
A sharp blow to the ear with the hand
17
2.3
A light blow given with the hand or a small tool
3
6.7
A very hard blow that hurts someone
1
3.6
A fast, sharp punch in boxing that hits an opponent quickly
1
6.7
A sharp quick blow from a whip
1
9.9
A hard hit that makes a loud sound
A sudden strong hit that hurts someone or something
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
4.8
A small metal clip with a spring and teeth that connects wires temporarily
- NSFW
1
9.9
A small metal tool that holds the end of a marijuana cigarette so you do not burn your fingers
- Archaic
1
9.9
A place like a bar or nightclub that charges high prices and tricks customers
1
2.8
A small metal or plastic clip you wear on your ankle to keep trousers out of the bicycle chain
- UK
A short wire with metal clips at both ends used to make temporary electric connections
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Surface Forms
Etymology
One helpful way to remember the quick-blow meaning of clip is to think of an old use clippen that meant 'to strike', so a clip is a short, sharp hit like a slap on the ear.