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

This year’s honorees are … Mike’s slappy: An apology to fans of the Canadian Football League.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2011