Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
slap-bang. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
slap-bang, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
slap-bang in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
slap-bang you have here. The definition of the word
slap-bang will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
slap-bang, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
slap + bang
Adverb
slap-bang (comparative more slap-bang, superlative most slap-bang)
- directly or immediately
It was a stormy day and it was slap bang in the middle of the fair weather season.
You'll see the tower slap-bang in front of you when you come out of the station.
- in a violent or sudden or noisy manner
Synonyms
- (directly, immediately): smack
Derived terms
Translations