Where does “slapping” come from?
Slapping comes from Middle English slappen, of uncertain origin and ultimate etymology.
slapping (English): present participle of slap; The act of giving a...
Definitions
- present participle of slap; The act of giving a...
Ancestry of “slapping”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | slap | A blow, especially one given with the open hand,... |
| 2 | Middle English | slappen | — |
Words derived from “slapping”