Slap

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A sharp blow delivered with the flat of the hand or a flat object.

“He received a metaphorical slap on the wrist for the minor infringement.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/slæp/

Related Words

Synonyms

smacksmackingbangslapdashbolt

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in AP, one of the most common 4-letter Wordle endings. SL narrows it further.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points. Hooks to SLAPS or SLAPPED for extended plays.

Words Related to Slap

Anagrams of Slap

Words that use exactly the same letters as “slap”.

alps laps pals salp

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “slap” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

alap clap flap slip snap soap swap

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “slap”.

alisp aslop claps clasp elaps flaps lamps lapis lapps lapse lapsi leaps lepas opals pails palas pales palis palls palms palps palsy palus pasul

Longer words starting with Slap

Words that begin with “slap”.

slape slaps

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