smack

/smæk/

noun

  1. 1

    A distinct flavor, especially if slight.

    rice pudding with a smack of cinnamon
  2. 2

    A slight trace of something; a smattering.

  3. 3

    Heroin.

  4. 4

    A form of fried potato; a scallop.

verb

  1. 1

    To get the flavor of.

  2. 2

    To indicate or suggest something; used with of.

    Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.
  3. 3

    To have a particular taste; used with of.

noun

  1. 1

    A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a fishing smack

  2. 2

    A group of jellyfish.

noun

  1. 1

    A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank.

  2. 2

    The sound of a loud kiss.

  3. 3

    A quick, sharp noise, as of the lips when suddenly separated, or of a whip.

verb

  1. 1

    To slap someone.

  2. 2

    To make a smacking sound.

  3. 3

    To strike a child (usually on the buttocks) as a form of discipline. (US spank)

  4. 4

    To wetly separate the lips, making a noise, after tasting something or in expectation of a treat.

  5. 5

    To kiss with a close compression of the lips, so as to make a sound when they separate.

adverb

  1. 1

    As if with a smack or slap; smartly; sharply.

    Right smack bang in the middle.

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