slap playfully

Frequency: 6.67.5 per million words

To hit someone with the palm of your hand, but gently and as a joke.

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Examples (20)

  • He slapped his friend playfully on the shoulder.
  • She slapped him playfully on the back.
  • She would often slap his arm playfully when he made a joke.
  • The child slapped his toy playfully on the floor.
  • The children slapped each other playfully during their water fight.
  • He slapped his friend playfully on the arm to get his attention.
  • Don't take it seriously; he just slapped her hand playfully.
  • The cat slapped the dangling string playfully with its paw.
  • He slapped his brother's back playfully after he scored a goal.
  • She slapped the water playfully as she waded in.
  • With a wide grin, she slapped his knee playfully.
  • The dog slapped its tail playfully against the wall.
  • They often slapped each other playfully as a sign of affection.
  • He slapped the table playfully to emphasize a point.
  • He pretended to be annoyed, but secretly enjoyed her playful slap.
  • The children slapped their hands together playfully in excitement.
  • The teammates playfully slapped each other's helmets before the match.
  • She slapped the ball playfully back and forth with her brother.
  • She couldn't resist a playful slap on his cheek after his cheeky comment.
  • He slapped the book playfully onto the counter.