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Impudence vs Slap - What's the difference?

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Impudence is a related term of slap.


As nouns the difference between impudence and slap

is that impudence is the quality of being impudent, not showing due respect while slap is a blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

As a verb slap is

to give a slap.

As an adverb slap is

exactly, precisely.

impudence

English

Noun

(-)
  • The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
  • Impudent language, conduct or behavior.
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    Synonyms

    * cheek * sauciness * See also

    slap

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
  • The sound of such a blow.
  • (slang, uncountable) Makeup, cosmetics.
  • Usage notes

    Especially used of blows to the face (aggressive), buttocks, and hand, frequently as a sign of reproach. Conversely, used of friendly strikes to the back, as a sign of camaraderie.

    Hyponyms

    * cuff

    Derived terms

    * bitch-slap * slap in the face * pimp-slap

    Verb

    (slapp)
  • To give a slap.
  • She slapped him in response to the insult.
  • * 1922 , (Virginia Woolf), (w, Jacob's Room) Chapter 1
  • Mrs. Flanders rose, slapped her coat this side and that to get the sand off, and picked up her black parasol.
  • To cause something to strike soundly.
  • He slapped the reins against the horse's back.
  • To place, to put carelessly.
  • We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall.

    Derived terms

    * slapper * slap-up

    Hyponyms

    * cuff

    Adverb

    (-)
  • Exactly, precisely
  • He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table.

    Synonyms

    * just * right * slap bang * smack dab

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