whup

/hʌp/

Definitions

1. verb

to hit or strike someone or something with a flat blow, typically with the palm of the hand

“She whupped him across the face with her open hand.”

2. noun

a flat, openhanded blow

“He got a whup on the cheek from his sister.”

Synonyms

  • hit
  • slap

Antonyms

  • caress
  • pat