Hit hard
Tap
Tap verb - To strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Tap on the Head: Bart to Taggart with a shovel after being left to die in quicksand.Taggart: I want you to send a wire to the main office, and tell them I said [Is hit hard on the head by a shovel] Owwww!
Source: Film / Blazing Saddles
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