slapped
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɫæpt// UK //slˈæpt// slapped
v. to hit someone or something with the flat part of your hand. It is usually a quick, sharp movement.
v. to strike with the palm of the hand or a flat object. Often implies a sudden, forceful action and takes a direct object.
He slapped the table to get everyone's attention.
She slapped the mosquito on her arm before it could bite her.
The waves slapped against the side of the boat as the storm began to intensify, creating a rhythmic and unsettling sound in the dark.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.