Slap on
verb
To apply something quickly or carelessly.
She slapped on some sunscreen before going outside.
Often appears as...
- slap on makeup
- slap on paint
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To impose or apply (a fine, penalty, or restriction) hastily or arbitrarily.
The authorities slapped on a fine for parking in a restricted area.
Often appears as...
- slap on fine
- slap on penalty
adjective
Added hastily or unexpectedly.
They offered a slap-on service to their product at an extra cost.
Often appears as...
- slap-on service
- slap-on feature
verb
To apply something quickly or carelessly.
She slapped on some sunscreen before going outside.
Often appears as...
- slap on makeup
- slap on paint
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To impose or apply (a fine, penalty, or restriction) hastily or arbitrarily.
The authorities slapped on a fine for parking in a restricted area.
Often appears as...
- slap on fine
- slap on penalty
adjective
Added hastily or unexpectedly.
They offered a slap-on service to their product at an extra cost.
Often appears as...
- slap-on service
- slap-on feature
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Speed over Precision
Used when applying something without much care for detail, focusing on quickness instead.
He slapped on the sticker and rushed out.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Indicates a relaxed manner, often in informal or personal scenarios, not for formal events.
Just slap on some lipstick, we're only going to the cinema.
Pro Tip 3/3Suggests Carelessness
May imply a lack of attention or disregard for meticulousness in the activity.
She slapped on the labels without aligning them properly.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed over Precision
Used when applying something without much care for detail, focusing on quickness instead.
He slapped on the sticker and rushed out.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Indicates a relaxed manner, often in informal or personal scenarios, not for formal events.
Just slap on some lipstick, we're only going to the cinema.
Pro Tip 3/3Suggests Carelessness
May imply a lack of attention or disregard for meticulousness in the activity.
She slapped on the labels without aligning them properly.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed over Precision
Used when applying something without much care for detail, focusing on quickness instead.
He slapped on the sticker and rushed out.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
Indicates a relaxed manner, often in informal or personal scenarios, not for formal events.
Just slap on some lipstick, we're only going to the cinema.
Pro Tip 3/3Suggests Carelessness
May imply a lack of attention or disregard for meticulousness in the activity.
She slapped on the labels without aligning them properly.
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