slap bass noun

(in popular music) a style of playing the bass guitar or double bass in which strings are plucked and released sharply against the fingerboard

slapˈdash adverb

In a hasty, careless way

adjective

Hastily and carelessly done

noun

1. Roughcast
2. Careless work

transitive verb

1. To do in a hasty, imperfect manner
2. To roughcast

slap-happˈy adjective (informal)

1. Recklessly or boisterously happy
2. Slapdash, happy-go-lucky
3. Punch-drunk

slapˈhead noun (slang)

A person with a bald or shaved head

slapˈjack noun (US)

1. A flapjack, griddle-cake
2. A card game in which players try to win the pack by being the first to slap a hand over the jack, as it is turned over on top of the pile

slapˈshot noun

(in ice hockey) a fast powerful shot

slapˈstick noun

1. A harlequin's double lath that makes a noise like a slap
2. (also slapstick comedy) knockabout low comedy or farce

slapˈ-up adjective (informal)

First-class, lavish, sumptuous

slap in the face (informal)

An insult or rebuff

slap on the back (informal)

A mark of congratulations

slap on the wrist (informal)

A mild reprimand