"dope slap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dope slaps [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dope slap (plural dope slaps)
  1. (slang, humorous) A light slap to the back of the head intended as a disciplinary measure. Tags: humorous, slang Synonyms: dope-slap
    Sense id: en-dope_slap-en-noun-KhjemH0c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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