What does slap on mean?

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slap on

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. slap on, clap on, slam onverb

    apply carelessly

    "slap some paint onto the wall"

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  1. slap on

    "Slap on" is a phrasal verb, which generally means to apply or put something onto a surface quickly, carelessly or forcefully. It can also refer to imposing something abruptly such as a fine or punishment.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of slap on in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of slap on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of slap on in a Sentence

  1. Len Lichtenfeld:

    Slip on a long-sleeve shirt, slap on a wide-brimmed hat, slop on the sunscreen, and use UV-protective sunglasses that wrap around the eyes when out in the sun, there are a number of sun safety strategies that are effective.

  2. David Cicilline:

    A fine in the low billions of dollars would amount to a slap on the wrist for Facebook. Tonight, we learned that's how Wall Street sees it too - as a slap on the wrist. If the FTC won't act, Congress has to.

  3. Mary Dell Harrington:

    College kids aren't going to get a slap on the wrist if they defy the rules, they could risk suspension or expulsion, and parents could risk serious financial consequences. As we saw last spring when the pandemic began, there's no guarantee you will get your money back.

  4. Hossein Rassam:

    In the case of the British embassy we are not aware of any legal action taking place against the aggressors, although months later (the Supreme Leader) Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the move, the attackers walked free and nothing happened to them more than a gentle slap on the hand.

  5. Daniel Durbin:

    The $ 1 million is in many respects a slap on the wrist, that's lunch money during the football season, the larger issue is taking away The Patriots quarterback for four games, that has some impact on revenue because one of their star players is gone.

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