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slappy

American  

[slap-ee] / ˈslæp i /

adjective

slappier, slappiest

1. resembling a slap, in sound or sudden, harsh movement, or (of a remark) being sharp and stinging.

2. tending to slap others or to insult them with sharp and stinging comments.

3. slapstick.

4. Slang. crazy or fanatical.

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noun

1. in skateboarding, a maneuver in which the skater allows the board to strike or slap into a curb or the edge of a wall to perform another move, especially a grind.

2. Slang. a person who is inexperienced or mediocre at their job or in their role or position.

3. in northern England, a meat pie served inside a roll.

4. Slang. a crazy person or fanatic.

Example Sentences

The 15,000-square-foot space features concrete ramps, bowls and rails, with standout elements such as a kidney bowl, quarter pipes, rainbow grind rail and a slappy curb.

From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2021

“Either way, we’ll have a great defense, so you can put some slappy back there and we’ll be all right,” Bruton added with a laugh.

From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2016

Alex Corporan still skates every Sunday, perfecting slappy grinds at a spot near the base of the Williamsburg Bridge they call Boca.

From The Guardian • Aug. 19, 2015

And yeah, a number of scenes have slappy physical gags that would make the Zucker brothers proud.

From The Verge • Oct. 8, 2014

Josh’s slappy: Motorola sponsors NFL coaches’ headsets but doesn’t actually manufacture them. ’s sports podcast on the new NBA and MLB labor deals, the Bernie Fine case, and Sidney Crosby’s return.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2011