brickbat vs slap

brickbat

verb
  • To attack by throwing brickbats. 

  • To assail with criticism. 

noun
  • A piece of brick used as a weapon, especially if thrown, or placed in something like a sock and used as a club. 

  • A criticism or uncomplimentary remark. 

slap

verb
  • To strike soundly against something. 

  • To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone). 

  • To play slap bass on (an instrument). 

  • To be excellent. 

  • To cause something to strike soundly. 

  • To place, to put carelessly. 

  • To give a slap to. 

adv
  • Exactly, precisely 

noun
  • The percussive sound produced in slap bass playing. 

  • An eye-catching sticker used in street art. 

  • Makeup; cosmetics. 

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

  • A sharp percussive sound like that produced by such a blow. 

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