bump vs slap

bump and slap both are nouns.

bump and slap both are verbs.

bump is not an adverb while slap is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bump	Yes	No	Yes	No
slap	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

As nouns, slap is a hyponym of bump; that is, slap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bump:

bump: an impact (as from a collision)
slap: a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

Other hyponyms of bump include jar, jolt, jounce, shock, concussion, rap, strike, tap, bang, bash, belt, knock, smash, buffeting, pounding, sideswipe, smack.

As verbs, bump and slap are synonyms defined as:

bump and slap: to play music at loud volume

bump (noun)	slap (noun)
an impact (as from a collision)	the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings	a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
a lump on the body caused by a blow

bump (verb)	slap (verb)
knock against with force or violence	hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied	to play music at loud volume
to play music at loud volume
to enjoy some music greatly
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

bump (adverb)	slap (adverb)
	directly

Difference between bump and slap

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