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slap-bang

/ˌslæp ˈbæŋ/

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adverb

/ˌslæp ˈbæŋ/C2formalbritish
  • ruНеформальное британское наречие, означающее «прямо», «точно» или «внезапно и с силой». Используется для описания удара с громким звуком или точного прибытия в место или время.

An informal British adverb meaning 'directly,' 'exactly,' or 'suddenly and forcefully.' It can be used to describe hitting something with a loud noise or arriving precisely at a location or time.

  1. Directly or immediatelyB2informalbritish

    Used to indicate that something happens or is placed exactly in a particular position or at a particular time, often with emphasis.

    ruПрямо или сразу

    • The car stopped slap-bang in the middle of the road.
    • He arrived slap-bang in the middle of the meeting.
    • The answer was slap-bang in front of me the whole time.

    Synonymsbangdeadexactlyimmediatelyplumbpreciselyrightsmackstraight

  2. Violently or suddenlyB2informalbritish

    In a way that is forceful, abrupt, or noisy.

    ruРезко или внезапно

    • He ran slap-bang into the door.
    • The box fell slap-bang onto the floor with a loud crash.
    • She went slap-bang into the argument without thinking.

    Synonymsabruptlyforcefullyheadlongnoisilyprecipitatelysuddenlyviolently

    Antonymsgentlygradually

Forms
  • more slap-bang comparative form
  • most slap-bang superlative form