slap fight
A "slap fight" involves participants using open-handed slaps, often seen as a minor and unserious form of conflict.
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Definition
B2Physical Conflict
(informal)A physical altercation where participants hit each other with open-handed slaps.
Example
- The argument escalated into a slap fight, but no one was seriously hurt.
B2Metaphorical
(informal)A minor or trivial argument or conflict, often perceived as lacking seriousness.
Example
- Their disagreement over the TV remote turned into a slap fight, more amusing than threatening.
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