Smack has 18 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun
· Verb
· Adverb
1
a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
"The toddler gave his brother a playful smack on the arm before running off to play outside."
2
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
"The sharp, salty smack of the soy sauce hit my tongue as soon as I took the first bite."
3
a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast
"The captain steered his old smack into the harbor to unload the day's fresh catch."
4
street names for heroin
"He shook his head when he heard about the latest batch of smack that had hit the local streets."
5
an enthusiastic kiss
"She leaned over and gave her newborn son a big, loving smack on the cheek as he slept peacefully in his crib."
6
the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
"She let out a sharp smack on her son's hand to stop him from touching the hot stove."
7
A distinct flavor, especially if slight.
"The toddler gave his little brother a loud smack on the arm for grabbing his toy."
8
A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a fishing smack
9
A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank.
1
deliver a hard blow to
"The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved"
2
have an element suggestive (of something)
"his speeches smacked of racism"
"this passage smells of plagiarism"
3
have a distinctive or characteristic taste
"This tastes of nutmeg"
4
kiss lightly
"She leaned over and gave her cheek a quick smack before heading out the door."
5
press (the lips) together and open (the lips) noisily, as in eating
"She smacked her lips loudly after taking a big bite of the spicy taco."
6
To get the flavor of.
"The toddler gave his brother a playful smack on the arm before running off to play."
1
directly
"he ran bang into the pole"
"ran slap into her"
2
As if with a smack or slap; smartly; sharply.
"The rain came down on us in sheets, hitting our faces as if with a hard smack."
Example Sentences
"The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved"
verb
"his speeches smacked of racism"
verb
"this passage smells of plagiarism"
verb
"This tastes of nutmeg"
verb
"he ran bang into the pole"
adverb
"ran slap into her"
adverb
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