Definition
A flexible bracelet made of layered metal strips covered in fabric that 'slaps' onto the wrist with a snapping motion when released from a coiled position, a popular toy and fashion accessory in the 1990s.
Example Usage
She slapped the neon pink bracelet onto her wrist and added it to the stack of others up her arm.
Origin
Invented in the 1980s and became a massive fad in the early 1990s; the snap action and bright colors made them irresistible to children and teens.
Fun Fact
Some schools banned slap bracelets because they were considered distracting, which only increased their desirability among students.
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