Word: slapsticks
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: slap
sticks
Definition: Plural of slapstick; acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
Morphemes:
Affix: slap
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To play slap bass on (an instrument).
Affix: stick
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stick-like item.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stiken
Language: enm
Decoded: stiken
Meaning: to stick, pierce, stab, remain embedded, be fastened
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.