smack
Third Person
smacks
Present Participle
smacking
Past Tense
smacked
Past Participle
smacked
1
to hit someone or something hard with an open hand or a flat object
transitive
- He threatened to smack the misbehaving child if they didn't listen.
- The teacher was shocked when a student attempted to smack a classmate during an argument.
- He gently smacked his friend on the back in a congratulatory gesture.
- I smacked the table in frustration after struggling with a difficult problem.
- He smacks the ball with great force, sending it soaring across the tennis court.
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2
to kiss loudly or with a quick, audible sound
transitive
- She leaned in and smacked him on the cheek.
- He smacked her with a playful kiss on the forehead.
- She smacked him with a loud kiss in front of everyone.
- She smacked him with a kiss on the hand as a thank you.
- He smacked her with a cheerful kiss on the top of her head.
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3
to give a hint of something negative or undesirable
- His attitude smacked of arrogance.
- The offer smacked of dishonesty, so she declined.
- Her response smacked of resentment, even though she tried to hide it.
- The politician’s promise smacked of empty flattery.
- The rushed decision smacked of poor planning.
4
to make a loud sound with the lips, often showing excitement or pleasure about food or drink
transitive
- 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.
- The children smacked their lips as the dessert was served.
- He couldn't help but smack his lips when the waiter brought out the sizzling steak.
- She smacked her lips, savoring the first sip of her hot chocolate.
5
to carry a noticeable taste or trace of something
transitive
- The soup smacked of garlic and fresh herbs.
- His homemade bread smacked of sourdough, with a tangy finish.
- The sauce smacked of lemon and thyme, brightening the dish.
- Her tea smacked of ginger, adding a warm, spicy note.
- The stew smacked of smoky paprika and chili.
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