Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whapping
verb
/ˈwæpɪŋ/
Definition
To strike something forcefully or to make a loud noise, often used to describe hitting or slapping something with a heavy sound.
Examples
- The child was whapping the beach ball around on the sand.
- She heard the sound of whapping as the players hit the basketball against the court.
- The little boy enjoyed whapping the toy against the wall, making a loud thud.
Meaning
The act of hitting or striking something, typically with the palm or a flat object, resulting in a sharp noise.
Synonyms
- slapping
- hitting
- thumping
- smacking
