What does Attitude adjustment klap mean?

A facetious term for a smack intended to set someone straight. Klap means slap, so an "attitude adjustment klap" is the (threatened) slap you give a cheeky person to fix their attitude. It's often said humorously, not literally. For example: "When Jason swore at his older sister, she raised her hand playfully: "You're asking for an attitude adjustment klap, hey!" – meaning he's about to get smacked if he continues."

Where does the slang word Attitude adjustment klap come from?

Attitude adjustment klap is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Attitude adjustment klap

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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A facetious term for a smack intended to set someone straight. Klap means slap, so an "attitude adjustment klap" is the (threatened) slap you give a cheeky person to fix their attitude. It's often said humorously, not literally.

"When Jason swore at his older sister, she raised her hand playfully: "You're asking for an attitude adjustment klap, hey!" – meaning he's about to get smacked if he continues."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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