Definition of smack - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actionhit someone with an open hand
- She smacked him on the back.
2.
forceput something down with force
- He smacked the book onto the table.
3.
affectionUS kiss with a loud soundUS
- They smacked each other on the cheek.
4.
soundintr. make a smacking sound with the lipsintr.
- He smacked his lips after tasting the soup.
5.
taste hintintr. have a flavor or hint of somethingintr.
- This soup smacks of garlic..
Noun
1.
physical blowsharp blow with an open hand
- He gave the table a smack.
2.
soundsUS loud sound of a kissUS
- She gave him a smack on the cheek.
3.
- He was caught with smack in his possession.
4.
marineTECH. group of jellyfishTECH.
- We saw a smack of jellyfish near the shore.
5.
sailingDated small sailing vessel used for fishingDated
- The smack sailed out to sea.
Adverb
1.
forcefullydirectly and with force
- The ball hit him smack in the face..
2.
locationUS exactly in a particular place or positionUS
- The ball hit smack in the middle of the target.
Images of smack
group of jellyfish 
small sailing vessel used for fishing
Expressions with smack
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exactly in a specific place or position
The ball landed right smack in the middle of the field.
treat someone roughly or unfairly
The manager would smack around his employees with unreasonable demands.
directly or squarely
She hit the target smack dab on the bullseye.
hit someone with force
He threatened to smack down anyone who opposed him.
sharp blow to the eye
He got a smack in the eye during the fight.
collide forcefully with something unexpectedly
He ran smack into the glass door.
exactly in the center of something
The statue is smack dab in the middle of the park.
hit to the face or mouth
He gave him a smack in the chops.
sudden shock or disappointment
Losing the game was a real smack in the face for the team.
exactly at the center of a place or thing
The ball landed smack in the middle of the field.
collide forcefully with something suddenly
The bird smacked into the window.
suggests something negative or undesirable
His actions smack of dishonesty.
show eagerness or enjoyment
He smacked his lips at the sight of the delicious meal.
make insulting comments aggressively about someone
He likes to talk smack during basketball games.
assert authority or control forcefully
The manager laid the smack down during the meeting.
receive a hit from someone as punishment
He might get a smack for breaking the vase.
hit someone's hand quickly as a mild punishment
The teacher had to smack his hand for cheating.
hit someone lightly with an open hand
If you misbehave, I might give you a smack!
move tongue over lips and make a sound
He began to lick and smack lips after tasting the soup.
make a noise with lips when eating
He smacked his lips after tasting the soup.
hit your own thigh with your hand as a gesture
He smacked his thigh when he heard the joke.
person who cannot stop using drugs
The smack addict needed help to quit.
attempt to do something
She decided to have a smack at baking a cake.
Origin of smack
Middle Dutch, smacken (to taste)
Terms with smack included in their meaning
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Examples of smack in a sentence
The mother had to smack the mosquito on her child's arm. She smacked the ball with her palm. The chef smacked the dough onto the counter. She leaned in to smack him on the lips playfully. He smacked a kiss on her forehead before leaving. The baby smacked her lips while eating peaches.
He smacks his lips whenever he is nervous. The sauce smacks of lemon. Her cooking always smacks of home spices. The child received a smack for misbehaving. She gave him a smack on the back. The smack echoed in the quiet room. I heard a smack as the door slammed shut. The alley was known for dealing smack. He struggled with addiction to smack for years. A smack of jellyfish drifted past the boat. Divers encountered a smack of jellyfish underwater. The fishermen repaired the smack at the dock. A storm damaged the smack during the night. She landed smack in the middle of the puddle. The snowball hit him smack on the back. The arrow landed smack in the bullseye. The car stopped smack at the red light.
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- French:gifler, claque, ...
- German:schlagen, Klaps, ...
- Italian:schiaffeggiare, schiaffo, ...
- Spanish:abofetear, golpe, ...
- Portuguese:bater, palmada, ...
- Chinese:打, 巴掌, ...
- Japanese:叩く, 平手打ち, ...
- Arabic:صفعَ, صَفْعَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַפְלִיק, סְטִירָה, ...
- Russian:ударить, пощёчина, ...
- Ukrainian:вдарити, ляпас, ...
- Hindi:खुले हाथ से मारना, थप्पड़, ...
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