smack

//smæk//
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Verb

smackInfinitive
smackPresent tense
smackedPast tense
smackedPast participle
smackingPresent participle
smacksThird-person singular
1

To strike someone or something sharply with the palm of the hand or a flat object.

She smacked the table with her hand to get everyone's attention.

2

To part the lips noisily, especially when eating or in anticipation of food.

He smacked his lips after tasting the delicious soup.

3

To collide or hit something with force.

The car smacked into the wall.

Noun

smackSingular
smacksPlural
1

A sharp blow given with the palm of the hand or a flat object.

She gave him a smack on the cheek.

2

A loud kissing sound made by parting the lips.

She gave him a kiss on the cheek with a loud smack.

3

A distinct taste or flavor of something.

This wine has a smack of oak.

Synonym

Adverb

smackCanonical form
1

Exactly or directly; used to emphasize precision of location or impact.

The ball hit him smack in the face.

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