smack
smack Lexical Profile
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• noun
A sharp, loud blow or slap delivered with an open hand or a flat object, or the sharp sound produced by such an impact.
"He gave the stubborn jar lid a firm smack on the counter to loosen the seal."
Abusive, boastful, or disparaging talk directed at a rival or opponent, OR a slang term for the narcotic drug heroin.
"The two rival athletes spent the entire press conference talking smack to build anticipation for the match."
A loud, enthusiastic kiss, or the sharp sound made by parting the lips noisily.
"Grandmother greeted each of the children with a noisy smack on the cheek."
A distinctive flavor or taste, or a slight, suggestive trace or hint of a particular quality.
"The artisanal cheese had a tangy smack of aged cider and wild herbs."
A traditional single-masted sailing boat rigged like a sloop or cutter, used primarily for coastal fishing and transporting catch in Britain and North America.
"Several wooden fishing smacks were moored along the harbor wall after returning with the morning catch."
• verb
To strike someone or something sharply with the palm of the hand or a flat object, producing a loud, sharp sound.
"She smacked the tennis ball cleanly across the net for the winning point."
To suggest, resemble, or have a distinct trace or characteristic of something (usually followed by 'of').
"The sudden policy reversal smacks of panic rather than careful strategic planning."
To part the lips noisily, especially in eager anticipation or enjoyment of food or drink.
"The toddler smacked his lips happily after tasting the warm peach cobbler."
• adverb
In a sudden, direct, and forceful manner, or squarely and precisely in a particular position.
"The runaway shopping cart rolled down the slope and ran smack into a lamppost."
• Rhymes for smack
Word Origin & Etymology
This word represents a convergence of three distinct historical roots: the sense of taste comes from Old English 'smæc' (taste or flavor); the sense of a sharp blow or loud kiss comes from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German 'smacken' (of imitative origin); and the nautical sense derives from Dutch 'smak' (a type of sailing vessel).