How Do You Spell SLAPPING?

Pronunciation: [slˈapɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "slapping" is spelled with a double "p" to represent the short vowel sound that precedes it. The IPA phonetic transcription for "slap" is /slæp/ which is pronounced with a short "a" sound. To make it a present participle, we add -ing at the end, which is pronounced /ɪŋ/ with a nasal, velar consonant /ŋ/. Therefore, the spelling, "slapping" is standardized to match the pronunciation or phonetics of the word.

SLAPPING Meaning and Definition

  1. Slapping is a verb that refers to the act of striking someone or something forcefully with an open hand, usually resulting in a loud sound and varying levels of pain or impact. It involves swiftly and forcefully swinging one's hand or palm in the direction of the target, making direct contact with a part of their body or any other surface.

    The purpose of slapping can range from an expression of anger, frustration or aggression, to playful or humorous gestures, or even as a form of punishment. Slapping can be done as a response to a perceived offense, insult, or injustice, or it can be done in a consensual and lighthearted manner as part of certain social interactions or performances.

    The intensity of the slap can vary, from a light tap that is more symbolic or gently corrective, to a hard and forceful blow that may cause pain, discomfort, or injury. Slapping may be used as a means of discipline, admonishment, or to assert dominance in some situations.

    In addition to its physical nature, slapping can also have symbolic or metaphorical meanings, representing a bold action or a wake-up call to someone, often aimed at bringing attention to a particular issue or behavior.

    Overall, slapping is an action characterized by the forceful striking of someone or something with an open hand, commonly associated with either hostile or playful interactions, and often serving communicative or disciplinary purposes.

  2. Familiarly, rapid.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SLAPPING

The word "slapping" is derived from the verb "slap". The etymology of "slap" can be traced back to the Old English word "sleppan", which meant to strike or hit with the open hand. This Old English term further originated from the Proto-Germanic word "slappōną". Both "sleppan" and "slappōną" can be associated with the sound generated when one's hand hits an object. The word "slapping" thus refers to the action or sound produced when something is struck forcefully with an open hand.

Conjugate verb Slapping

CONDITIONAL

I would slapping
you would slapping
he/she/it would slapping
we would slapping
they would slapping
I would slap
we would slap
you would slap
he/she/it would slap
they would slap

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be slapping
you would be slapping
he/she/it would be slapping
we would be slapping
they would be slapping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have slapping
you would have slapping
he/she/it would have slapping
we would have slapping
they would have slapping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been slapping
you would have been slapping
he/she/it would have been slapping
we would have been slapping
they would have been slapping

FUTURE

I will slap
you will slap
he/she/it will slap
we will slap
they will slap

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be slapping
you will be slapping
he/she/it will be slapping
we will be slapping
they will be slapping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slapped
you will have slapped
he/she/it will have slapped
we will have slapped
they will have slapped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been slapping
you will have been slapping
he/she/it will have been slapping
we will have been slapping
they will have been slapping

IMPERATIVE

you slap
we let´s slap

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to slap

PAST

I slapped
you slapped
he/she/it slapped
we slapped
they slapped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was slapping
you were slapping
he/she/it was slapping
we were slapping
they were slapping

PAST PARTICIPLE

slapped

PAST PERFECT

I had slapped
you had slapped
he/she/it had slapped
we had slapped
they had slapped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been slapping
you had been slapping
he/she/it had been slapping
we had been slapping
they had been slapping

PRESENT

I slap
you slap
he/she/it slaps
we slap
they slap

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am slapping
you are slapping
he/she/it is slapping
we are slapping
they are slapping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

slapping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slapped
you have slapped
he/she/it has slapped
we have slapped
they have slapped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been slapping
you have been slapping
he/she/it has been slapping
we have been slapping
they have been slapping
I would have slapped
we would have slapped
you would have slapped
he/she/it would have slapped
they would have slapped

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