slap-up

[ slap-uhp ]

adjective

, British Informal.

1. excellent; first-rate:

   a slap-up do.

slap-up

adjective

1. informal.
   prenominal (esp of meals) lavish; excellent; first-class

Word History and Origins

Origin of slap-up¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

The custom Marni outfit also made eating the slap-up Brits dinner somewhat impractical.

From BBC

Donning a falsetto and a knowingly ludicrous suburban loverman persona, he hits on a girl working in a JCPenney department store, offering her a ride in his Hyundai and a slap-up meal.

From The Guardian

In fact, it appears that the menu was crafted in such a way that he could enjoy a slap-up lunch that wouldn't look out of place in a brash 1980s New York restaurant.

From BBC

At times Ranieri would place bets with his players, promising them all a slap-up fish supper if they made it through a certain number of games without dropping a point.

From The Guardian

I opened a few cards, received a few texts and phone calls and, best of all, was taken out for a slap-up meal in a Michelin-starred restaurant in the evening.

From The Guardian