Word
slaps
US/ˈsɫæps/
UK/slˈæps/
Definition
v. describes music or food that is excellent or very impressive. It is a fun way to say something is high quality.
v. denotes something, particularly a piece of music or a meal, that is exceptionally good or impressive. Slang in register; primarily used in African American Vernacular English before entering mainstream digital discourse.
Examples
“This new song really slaps.”
“I didn't expect much from a gas station taco, but this meal absolutely slaps.”
“While the lyrics are somewhat repetitive, the heavy bass line and crisp production ensure that the track slaps in a club environment.”
Examples
simple
“This new song really slaps.”
contextual
“I didn't expect much from a gas station taco, but this meal absolutely slaps.”
complex
“While the lyrics are somewhat repetitive, the heavy bass line and crisp production ensure that the track slaps in a club environment.”
Usage
The verb is intransitive in this slang sense and does not take a direct object.
Pitfall
The music slaps me.
The music slaps.
In this slang sense, the word is intransitive; it describes the quality of the subject rather than an action performed on an object.
Real-World Examples
“It slithers across floors, winds around furniture, steals things and slaps anyone within reach – finally answering the question nobody asked: what if your own arm turned to crime?” “The groove is super infectious and slaps, and Dhanji’s flow and the grain in his voice makes you want to move your body.” Scan code
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