smack
/smæk/
noun
- A sharp sound made by hitting something, or the act of hitting with a flat object.
- The smack of the bat against the ball echoed across the field.
- She gave the table a smack to knock the dust off.
- We heard a loud smack as the book hit the floor.
- A loud kiss.
- The toddler planted a wet smack on his mother's face.
- They exchanged a quick smack before saying goodbye.
- Grandma gave him a smack on the cheek when he arrived.
- A small amount or a taste (usually in the phrase 'a smack of').
- The soup had a smack of garlic in it.
- There was a smack of sarcasm in her voice.
- The story has a smack of truth to it.
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verb
- To hit someone or something with the flat part of the hand or with something flat, making a sharp sound.
- The coach warned the player not to smack the ball with his fist.
- She smacked the table with her palm to get everyone's attention.
- I accidentally smacked my elbow against the doorframe.
- To put or place something forcefully or noisily.
- He smacked the book down on the desk in frustration.
- She smacked a kiss on his cheek before running out the door.
- The chef smacked the dough onto the counter to shape it.
- To have a noticeable taste or quality of something (often used with 'of').
- The plan smacks of dishonesty and should be reconsidered.
- That excuse smacks of laziness to me.
- His comments smack of jealousy and bitterness.
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