slap on the hand

A form of slap on the wrist — Synonym of wrist-slap.

Meanings

nounslap on the hand (plural slaps on the hand or slaps on hands)

plural slaps on the hand · plural slaps on hands

  1. alternativeAlternative form of slap on the wrist.

Synonyms & antonyms

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slap on the hand. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slap%20on%20the%20hand

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Chicago

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