Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slap-bang
adverb
/ˌslæpˈbæŋ/
Definition
In a hasty or careless manner; precisely or exactly.
Examples
- The book fell slap-bang onto the floor.
- She arrived slap-bang in the middle of the meeting.
Meaning
The term ‘slap-bang’ refers to something happening suddenly and often without care. It can also mean something being done in the most straightforward, direct, or literal way.
Synonyms
- Exactly
- Precisely
- Directly
