smack
smack
smæk
smāk
British pronunciation
/smˈæk/

Definition & Meaning of "smack"in English

to smack
01

to hit someone or something hard with an open hand or a flat object

Transitive: to smack sb/sth
to smack definition and meaning
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Examples
He threatened to smack the misbehaving child if they did n't listen.
The teacher was shocked when a student attempted to smack a classmate during an argument.
02

to kiss loudly or with a quick, audible sound

Transitive: to smack sb
to smack definition and meaning
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Examples
She leaned in and smacked him on the cheek.
He smacked her with a playful kiss on the forehead.
03

to give a hint of something negative or undesirable

Intransitive: to smack of sth
example
Examples
His attitude smacked of arrogance.
The offer smacked of dishonesty, so she declined.
04

to make a loud sound with the lips, often showing excitement or pleasure about food or drink

Transitive: to smack one's lips
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Examples
He smacked his lips as he looked at the delicious meal before him.
She smacked her lips at the thought of a warm, homemade pie.
05

to carry a noticeable taste or trace of something

Transitive: to smack of sth
example
Examples
The soup smacked of garlic and fresh herbs.
His homemade bread smacked of sourdough, with a tangy finish.
Smack
01

an enthusiastic kiss

smack definition and meaning
02

appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma

03

the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

04

street names for heroin

05

a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast

06

the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

07

a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

smack
01

directly

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