slap-up
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of slap-up
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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The custom Marni outfit also made eating the slap-up Brits dinner somewhat impractical.
From BBC
Donning a falsetto and a knowingly ludicrous suburban loverman persona, he hits on a girl working in a JCPenney department store, offering her a ride in his Hyundai and a slap-up meal.
From The Guardian
In fact, it appears that the menu was crafted in such a way that he could enjoy a slap-up lunch that wouldn't look out of place in a brash 1980s New York restaurant.
From BBC
At times Ranieri would place bets with his players, promising them all a slap-up fish supper if they made it through a certain number of games without dropping a point.
From The Guardian
I opened a few cards, received a few texts and phone calls and, best of all, was taken out for a slap-up meal in a Michelin-starred restaurant in the evening.
From The Guardian
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