spank vs slap
slap vs spankspank and slap both are nouns.
spank and slap both are verbs.
spank is not an adverb while slap is an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spank | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| slap | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
As nouns,
slap is a hypernym of
spank; that is, slap is a
word with a broader meaning than spank:
- spank: a slap with the flat of the hand
- slap: the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
| spank (noun) | slap (noun) |
|---|---|
| a slap with the flat of the hand | the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand |
| a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) |
| spank (verb) | slap (verb) |
|---|---|
| give a spanking to; subject to a spanking | hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand |
| to play music at loud volume |
| spank (adverb) | slap (adverb) |
|---|---|
| directly |
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