Smack

/smæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sharp hit or blow.

He felt the smack of the ball against his face.

A loud kiss, usually making a smacking sound.

She gave her child a quick smack on the cheek.

A suggestion or hint of something.

There was a smack of jealousy in her voice.

verb

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

He decided to smack the table in frustration.

To make a sharp noise, often associated with eating or drinking.

She smacked her lips after finishing the delicious meal.

To kiss someone with a loud, smacking sound.

She smacked him on the cheek as a friendly greeting.

adverb

Directly or exactly.

He placed the book smack on the edge of the table.

Middle English 'smakken', of uncertain origin

smack one's lips

To make a sound with one's lips to show anticipation or enjoyment, usually of food.

smack in the middle

Located directly in the center of something.

smack talk

Boastful or insulting comments, often intended to provoke or challenge.

slap

To strike with the palm of the hand.

hit

To come into contact with force.

kiss

To touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting.

To smoke marijuana.

They were just out back, smacking some weed.

To engage in casual flirting.

He was trying to smack with her all night.