bitch slap

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Meaning · English

An open-handed slap to the face.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Amanda’s remedy refrain, “just go out and meet someone new,” struck Frank like a bitch slap, even though she knew her sister meant no harm.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bitch slap” mean?

An open-handed slap to the face.

Is “bitch slap” formal or informal?

bitch slap is generally slang, vulgar.