Slap

slap, n. A blow given with the open hand, or with something broad. — v. [slapped (slapt), -ping.] To strike with the open hand, or with something broad. — adv. With a sudden blow; quickly instantly. [Prob. onomat. ME. slappe, a smart blow, LG. slapp, the sound of a blow, a box on the ears, G. schlappe, a slap, schlappen, to slap; slam not Sw. slapp, Dan. slap, slack.] — Slap'- dash, adv. In a bold, carele manner; at random; with a slap all at once slap. — Slap'jack, n. A flat cake baked upon a griddle flapjack griddlecake.