slapgate

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Synonyms: stargate, langate, plagate, sea gate, sea-gate, seagate, flap gate, claygate

Antonyms: stargate, langate, plagate, sea gate, sea-gate, seagate, flap gate, claygate

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Proper noun

1. {{alternative case form of|en|slapgate||Any of various controversies involving slapping.}}.
2. {{lb|en|informal|neologism}} The [[controversy]] around the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, when actor Will Smith walked onstage and slapped comedian Chris Rock during Rock's presentation for Best Documentary Feature, in response to Rock making an insulting joke about Smith's wife.

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