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Meaning of smack

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smack

Pronunciation:/smæk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A distinct flavor, especially if slight.

    Example: rice pudding with a smack of cinnamon

  2. A slight trace of something; a smattering.

  3. Heroin.

  4. A form of fried potato; a scallop.

verb

Definitions

  1. To get the flavor of.

  2. To indicate or suggest something; used with of.

    Example: Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.

  3. To have a particular taste; used with of.

smack

Pronunciation:/smæk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a fishing smack

  2. A group of jellyfish.

smack

Pronunciation:/smæk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank.

  2. The sound of a loud kiss.

  3. A quick, sharp noise, as of the lips when suddenly separated, or of a whip.

verb

Definitions

  1. To slap someone.

  2. To make a smacking sound.

  3. To strike a child (usually on the buttocks) as a form of discipline. (US spank)

  4. To wetly separate the lips, making a noise, after tasting something or in expectation of a treat.

adverb

Definitions

  1. As if with a smack or slap; smartly; sharply.

    Example: Right smack bang in the middle.