Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skelp
verb
/skɛlp/
Definition
To strike or slap, especially with an open hand.
Examples
- She gave him a gentle skelp on the back of the head for being silly.
- The mother skelped her child playfully when he misbehaved.
Meaning
The term skelp refers to the act of hitting someone in a quick, often playful or affectionate manner.
Synonyms
- slap
- smack
- hit
- swat
