English Word · Intermediate
wrist-slap
To reprimand mildly
Pronunciation: say wrist-slap
Meaning
To reprimand mildly.
Example
You know the mother will probably only wrist-slap her "little angel" with a tsk-tsk. No wonder the kid is a little terror.
You know the mother will probably only wrist-slap her "little angel" with a tsk-tsk. No wonder the kid is a little terror.
Practice tips
- Practice wrist-slap out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.