Slapp is used to express the action of slapping or hitting something, often in a playful or comedic context. It's commonly used to show approval, hype, or excitement about something, similar to saying "that slaps" or "that hits different" in modern slang. The emote can also be used literally when someone in a stream does something that deserves a metaphorical slap, whether as punishment or celebration. It's a versatile emote that conveys physical action and enthusiasm.
Origin
The Slapp emote originated from the popular Twitch streamer xQc (Félix Lengyel) and was added to his channel around 2019-2020. The emote depicts a simple black and white illustration of a hand in a slapping motion with motion lines indicating movement. It became one of xQc's signature emotes and spread throughout Twitch culture, eventually being added to platforms like BetterTTV and 7TV for wider use across different channels.
When to use
When a streamer plays a song with a good beat or drop ("this song slaps")
Reacting to impressive gameplay moments or clutch plays
Showing hype or excitement during intense stream moments
Playfully "slapping" someone in chat during banter
Responding to good food on stream ("that meal slaps")
