Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slap-happy

adjective
/ˈslæpˈhæpi/
Definition
Feeling or showing a carefree or silly attitude, often as a result of lack of sleep or exhaustion.
Examples
  • After a long day hiking, we were all slap-happy and laughing at the smallest things.
  • The kids became slap-happy during the long car ride.
Meaning
Slap-happy describes a state of being lighthearted and foolish, typically due to tiredness or giddiness.
Synonyms
  • giddy
  • carefree
  • lighthearted
  • foolish