slappy
8.1
A quick light hit with the hand given in a friendly way
- noun
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- The children had a friendly competition to see who could deliver the best slappy to their teammates.
Examples
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In 2009, I dressed up as Larry David but didn't think to film a few slappies in that costume.
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Little slappy.
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Reverend slappy.
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During the game, he playfully gave his friend a slappy on the back.
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After their argument, they made up with a quick slappy and a laugh.
Synonyms
smack
vsslappy
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3.6
A sharp blow with an open hand
is lighter and friendlier rather than sharp and forceful
smacking
vsslappy
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4.6
A quick hard hit with an open hand that makes a sharp sound
refers to a light quick friendly hit rather than a louder striking act
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9.9
A quick light slap given in play
is lighter and friendlier rather than sharp or forceful
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6.8
A light slap, usually on the arm, to get attention
is usually playful or friendly rather than primarily to get attention
5.7
A light quick hit with a hand or pillow given in a friendly way
is friendlier in tone rather than only playful
7.4
A short kiss or quick light slap given suddenly
refers only to a light playful hit rather than a kiss
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Etymology
Slappy is made from slap plus the ending -y, and a helpful way to remember the noun is to think of a small, friendly 'slap'. So a slappy is a quick, light hit used in play or to show fun.