Slaps

Slaps (verb / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Slap, This slaps, Slapper)

Definition:

Slaps means something is really good or impressive, most often a song, but also food, an outfit or a video. If a track slaps, it has a great beat and hits hard. “This slaps” is a strong compliment. It is similar to “it bangs” in the UK.

Where Slaps Comes From:

The usage comes from American hip-hop culture, where a beat that “slaps” hits with force, like a slap that you feel. It was used in the 1990s and 2000s but went fully mainstream in the 2010s through rap, YouTube and TikTok, when it began to be applied to almost anything good.

How People Actually Use Slaps:

People say “that song slaps” or “this pizza slaps”. Commenters write “slaps” under a good video. A “slapper” is a great song or a great shot in sport. It is positive and casual, mostly among younger people.

Is Slaps Offensive?

No. It is purely praise, though it can confuse people who only know the literal meaning of hitting someone.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Have you heard her new single? It slaps.”

  Meaning: It is really, really good.

• “This burger slaps.”

  Meaning: It tastes fantastic.

• “That opening riff absolutely slaps.”

  Meaning: It is powerful and impressive.

Similar Slang:

Banger, Banging, Bussin, Goated, Hits Different, Lit

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