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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slap-bang

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.81 in modern English

Syllables
slap-bang
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Directly or immediately.

adv

In a violent or sudden or noisy manner.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From slap + bang.

Inflected Forms

more slap-bang (comparative) most slap-bang (superlative)

Phrases

slap-bang shop

Synonyms

smack slam-bang

Questions

What does slap-bang mean?
Directly or immediately.
Where does slap-bang come from?
From slap + bang.

How to pronounce slap-bang

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