smack
//smæk//
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.
Adverb
smackCanonical form
1
Exactly or directly; used to emphasize precision of location or impact.
The ball hit him smack in the face.