Answer: slaps

AnswerCrossword Clue
SLAPS

Reactions to advances, often

SLAPS

Gives a hand?

SLAPS

High-fives

SLAPS
Hits
SLAPS
Waves-against-dock sounds
SLAPSHigh-five sounds
SLAPSReactions to freshness?
SLAPSHigh-fives, e.g.
SLAPSExecutes a high five
SLAPSGives a backhand
SLAPSHand hits
SLAPSSharp rebuffs
SLAPSReactions to fresh remarks, maybe
SLAPSThey may start duels
SLAPSHurtful rebukes
SLAPSGives five to
SLAPSHits with an open hand
SLAPSMakes like Moe, maybe
SLAPSHits (with), as a fine
SLAPSExplosive noises
SLAPSInsults
SLAPSResponds to an insult, perhaps
SLAPSWaves-against-rocks sounds
SLAPSInsults, in a way
SLAPSPutdowns
SLAPSThree Stooges actions
SLAPSOpen-handed blows
SLAPSReacts to rudeness
SLAPSLight punishments
SLAPSThwacks
SLAPSInsults, so to speak
SLAPSOpen-handed hits
SLAPSDuel preludes
SLAPSSarcastic rebukes
SLAPSHigh-fives, for instance
SLAPSOpen-handed smacks
SLAPSStrikes sharply
SLAPSBuffets.
SLAPSRebuffs.
SLAPSInsults.