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

Then I would go to a slap-up restaurant, and have green peas, and a bottle of fizz, and a chump chop—Oh!

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Then that wonderful streak of good luck ran slap up against me, and I took advantage of my opportunity.

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They would consult that father of hers, who knew Paris so well, and ask him to help them to arrange a regular "slap-up treat."

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"Real slap up ones," he assured us, breaking open one of the crisp, spongy rolls.

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They were in good wind now, and sent him slap up to the ceiling the first time, against which his knees came rather sharply.

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