(n.) A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something broad.
(v. t.) To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.
(n.) With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly.
Example Sentences:
(1) A series of hierarchical multiple regressions revealed the effects of Surgency, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and Intellect on evoking upset in spouses through condescension (e.g., treating spouse as stupid or inferior), possessiveness (demanding too much time and attention), abuse (slapping spouse), unfaithfulness (having sex with others), inconsiderateness (leaving toilet seat up), moodiness (crying a lot), alcohol abuse (drinking too much alcohol), emotional constriction (hiding emotions to act tough), and self-centeredness (acting selfishly).
(2) Shaky phone footage of the raid that circulated online showed the vigilantes kicking, slapping and insulting the men, with one of them slumped naked on the ground during the attack.
(3) The debate about the future ownership of Royal Bank of Scotland was kickstarted on Wednesday just hours before the bank was slapped with a fine for rigging Libor.
(4) Her target was Raymond Young, whose response, according to witnesses in Droylsden's Cotton Tree pub, was to slap Atkinson with the back of his hand.
(5) The discovery of "serious failings" in the sale of these so-called interest rate swaps comes as the banking industry is mired in controversy about manipulating interest rates following the record-breaking £290m fine slapped on Barclays on Wednesday.
(6) Bartra slaps a header just wide of the near post and high.
(7) I've had your typical Australian dad come up after the show, slap me on the back, go bright red and say, "Well done, mate, well done."
(8) 2.54pm BST Photograph: Bloomberg TV Shares in Pfizer have risen over 1.6% in early trading in New York, as Wall Street traders react to the news that the company's third bid for AstraZeneca has been slapped down.
(9) For years we’ve been told to slap on sunscreen to protect against the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays.
(10) The senior officials signed off on how the CIA would interrogate top al-Qaida suspects - whether they would be slapped, pushed, deprived of sleep or subjected to waterboarding.
(11) Rachel Dolezal identifying as African American is highly unusual, experts say Read more The adopted brother of Rachel Dolezal has accused her of giving African Americans a “slap in the face” by co-opting their racial struggles after growing up with all the advantages of a white, middle-class girl.
(12) It’s not just the slapping you or beating you on the feet, it’s the way they wake you in the middle of the night in that shitty room where you’ve tried so hard to sleep,” the prisoner said above the noise of fellow inmates and their relatives.
(13) This may be triggered by a research note from UBS analysts, who have slapped a 'sell' rating on Royal Mail shares and set a target price of 450p.
(14) She scraped her fingernails on my neck, and slapped my face.
(15) "They shouldn't just get away with a slap," said Paul Gaines, 54.
(16) The coalition government has allowed more than 10,000 perpetrators of domestic violence to get away with an apology and slap on the wrist, Yvette Cooper , the shadow home secretary, will say on Monday.
(17) Chelsea v Bournemouth: Premier League – as it happened Read more Mourinho’s post-match gloom reflected as much, his criticisms of the officials all rather half-hearted given the fact that, when he has lambasted perceived mistakes this term, he has been slapped down with heavy fines, a stadium ban and a threat of another to come.
(18) Chindamo's trial, the following year, heard how the teenager, who came to Britain from Italy at the age of five, sneered as he slapped, punched and then stabbed the headteacher.
(19) On Thursday, they slapped a button on the streak, winning 1-0 over the Arizona Diamondbacks in walk-off fashion.
(20) Why was an import ban not slapped on ash immediately the disease was discovered in February?
Slaw
Definition:
(n.) Sliced cabbage served as a salad, cooked or uncooked.
() Alt. of Slawen
Example Sentences:
(1) Brussels sprout and ginger slaw Yotam Ottolenghi's brussels sprout and ginger slaw: 'Why anyone boils sprouts is one of life's great mysteries.'
(2) 2 Toss the rest of the ingredients apart from the nuts and the herbs in the dressing and let the slaw stand for 15 minutes.
(3) Food styling: Claire Ptak These are really good with the slaw below; for non-veggies, they're great with barbecued pork.
(4) Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy by Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo (Quadrille) Red cabbage, pear, carrot and celery slaw with a lemon and maple dressing This chunky slaw in fresh herby maple dressing is perfect served with some pulled pork in a bun.
(5) Red cabbage slaw There are innumerable ways to go with slaws, but I like this fresh red cabbage version because it goes so well with vegetarian, fish and pork barbecue dishes, so covers all bases.
(6) Serves 4 as a side For the dressing 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 lemon, juice only For the slaw ½ small red cabbage, finely sliced 1 nashi pear, quartered, cored, then thinly sliced 1 carrot, julienned (or roughly grated) 1 fennel bulb, tough outer leaves removed, thinly sliced 1 stick celery, thinly sliced ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced ½ small bunch dill, chopped ½ small bunch chervil, chopped ½ small bunch of mint, leaves finely sliced, small ones left whole for decoration 20g sunflower seeds, toasted 20g flaked almonds, toasted 1 First make the dressing by mixing the oil, maple syrup and mustard.
(7) Butterbean, feta and spring onion burgers Mary-Ellen McTague's butterbean, feta and spring onion burgers: 'Really good with the slaw below.'
(8) A rapid, significant reduction in type B6 coxsackievirus was observed in cole slaw.
(9) Root vegetable slaw with stilton I love the combination of stilton and vegetables, but this works without the cheese, if you prefer.
(10) My favourite: The Larder and The Delta from chef Stephen Jones, a sophisticated take on down-home southern cooking that can feature crispy brussels sprouts with fermented Fresno chilli vinaigrette or hauntingly fine fried chicken skin po’ boy with jalapeño apple slaw in a soft Hawaiian roll.
(11) You could also eat this with macaroni cheese or creamy mashed potatoes, with a fennel slaw on the side.
(12) 1 red cabbage 2 lemons, juiced 75ml good extra-virgin olive oil Salt Shred the cabbage as finely as possible, put in a bowl, cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve – in my book, there's nothing worse than soggy slaw, so I dress it only at the last moment.
(13) Human illness and death have resulted from the consumption of milk, cheese, and cole slaw contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
(14) After all, it’s pretty hard to feel flat when you’ve sliced the veg thin and eaten them raw in a bright winter slaw.