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slap down en · NOUN

Etymology

Metaphorical use of a literal phrase (slap + down).

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of slapdown.
   alt of slapdown

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
slap-down		alternative	lexicographic
slap downs	Number=Plur		lexicographic

slap down en · VERB

Etymology

Metaphorical use of a literal phrase (slap + down).

Meanings

1. (transitive) To browbeat or reprimand (someone) harshly, usually in front of other people.
   • She slapped down her subordinate at the meeting.
2. (transitive) To harshly reject (something).
   • The judge slapped down the department's rule rewrites.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
slaps down	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
slapping down	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
slapped down	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
slapped down	Tense=Past		lexicographic
slap-down		alternative	lexicographic