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slap

noun
  1. A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

  2. The sound of such a blow.

  3. Makeup; cosmetics.

verb
  1. To give a slap to.

    "She slapped him in response to the insult."

  2. To cause something to strike soundly.

    "He slapped the reins against the horse's back."

  3. To strike soundly against something.

    "The rain slapped against the window-panes."

adverb
  1. Exactly, precisely

    "He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table."

Synonymsjust, right, slap bang, smack dab

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