Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slap-down

noun

/slæp-daʊn/

Definition

A decisive or forceful rebuke or rejection of something.

Examples

The manager gave a slap-down to the team’s excuses for missing the deadline.
Her response was a swift slap-down to the criticism she faced.
During the debate, the candidate delivered a slap-down that resonated with the audience.

Meaning

Slap-down refers to an action or statement that quickly dismisses or counters another person’s argument or opinion. It can also refer to a situation where someone is put in their place, often in a public or humiliating manner.