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slapping

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈsɫæpɪŋ// UK //slˈæpɪŋ// slap·ping Slang

adj. describing something that is excellent or very high quality. You use this when a song, a meal, or an experience is surprisingly good.

adj. possessing exceptional quality or excellence; highly impressive. Often describes music with a strong, satisfying beat or food that is particularly flavorful.


SIMPLE

This new song is absolutely slapping.

CONTEXTUAL

We went to that new taco spot downtown last night and the food was slapping.

COMPLEX

The producer spent weeks perfecting the bassline until the track was finally slapping, ensuring it would be a hit in the clubs.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'be'.

Pitfall

The slapping music played.The music was slapping.In this slang sense, the word is almost exclusively used as a predicative adjective after the verb 'to be' rather than before a noun.

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