slap on
Third Person
slaps on
Present Participle
slapping on
Past Tense
slapped on
Past Participle
slapped on
1
to command someone to do something immediately, often as punishment
transitive
- The teacher slapped on detention for the student who was caught cheating on the exam.
- The coach slapped on extra laps for the team members who arrived late to practice.
- The manager slapped on a fine for employees who repeatedly violated company policies.
- The principal slapped on a suspension for the students involved in the cafeteria food fight.
- The officer slapped on a ticket for drivers who parked illegally in the restricted zone.
2
to apply or put something on hastily or carelessly
- She slapped on sunscreen before running out the door.
- He slapped on a coat of paint without prepping the wall.
- The chef slapped on dressing and served the salad immediately.
- He slapped on his tie and rushed to the meeting.
- She slapped on lipstick in the car mirror.