Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bitch-slapped
idiomatic expression
/bɪtʃ slæpt/
Definition
A slang term referring to a forceful slap or strike, often used to express indignation or assert dominance.
Examples
- After losing the argument, John felt as though he had been bitch-slapped by his peers.
- In the competitive corporate world, her bold presentation bitch-slapped the critics into silence.
Meaning
To hit someone with an open hand, typically in a way that is meant to humiliate or assert superiority, often used in a figurative sense as well.
Synonyms
- slapped down
- put in place
- defeated decisively
