Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slap down

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.96 in modern English

Syllables
slap -down
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To browbeat or reprimand (someone) harshly, usually in front of other people.

Transitive verb

verb

To harshly reject (something).

Transitive verb

noun

Alternative spelling of slapdown.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Metaphorical use of a literal phrase (slap + down).

Usage

Inflected Forms

slaps down (present, singular) slapping down (participle, present) slapped down (participle, past) slapped down (past) slap-down (alternative) slap downs (plural)

Questions

What does slap down mean?
To browbeat or reprimand (someone) harshly, usually in front of other people.
Where does slap down come from?
Metaphorical use of a literal phrase (slap + down).

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