Slap about

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verb

To hit or strike someone repeatedly.

He entered the bar and started slapping about anyone in his path.
Visual representation of "slap about" - To hit or strike someone repeatedly

Often appears as...

  • slap about anyone
  • slap about everyone

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "slap about"
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Violent Connotation

Implies physical violence, suggesting multiple hits and not just a single strike.

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The bully would often slap about smaller kids during recess.
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Aggressive Behavior

Used to describe someone acting with unchecked aggression or anger.

Illustration for Aggressive Behavior
After losing the game, the player began to slap about his equipment in frustration.
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Not Literal

Can be used figuratively to describe someone attacking others verbally.

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The critic slapped about the director's work in his review.
Visual representation of the word "Slap about"

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