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Smack

smæk
Very common
~ 1400
~ 1400, Very common
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To hit someone or something with the palm of one's hand, To make a loud sound by hitting something, To kiss someone loudly and enthusiastically

Smack - Meanings

To hit someone or something with the palm of one's hand

Example: He smacked the table in frustration.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations, informal settings
Note: Can be used literally or figuratively

To make a loud sound by hitting something

Example: The door smacked shut behind him.
Usage: informalContext: describing sounds or actions
Note: Often used to describe a sudden, sharp noise

To kiss someone loudly and enthusiastically

Example: She smacked him on the cheek as a sign of affection.
Usage: informalContext: romantic or playful interactions
Note: Commonly used in a playful or affectionate manner

Smack's synonyms

hit

To strike forcefully with the hand or a tool.
Example: He hit the ball with a smack of the bat.
Note: Similar to 'smack' in terms of impact or forcefulness.

slap

To strike with an open hand, usually resulting in a sharp sound.
Example: She gave him a slap on the face for his rude behavior.
Note: More specific to striking with an open hand rather than a general impact.

whack

To strike forcefully or suddenly, often with a sound.
Example: He whacked the table in frustration.
Note: Implies a more forceful or abrupt action compared to 'smack.'

thump

To hit or strike heavily, causing a dull sound.
Example: The heavy book thumped on the floor.
Note: Suggests a heavier or more solid impact compared to 'smack.'

thwack

To strike or hit something with a sharp, loud sound.
Example: She thwacked the table with her hand to get everyone's attention.
Note: Similar to 'smack' but with a sharper or more pronounced sound.

Smack expressions, common phrases

Smack dab

This phrase means right in the middle of something.
Example: The restaurant is smack dab in the middle of town.
Note: The addition of 'dab' intensifies the meaning to emphasize the exact center.

Smack in the middle

Similar to 'smack dab,' it means right in the center of something.
Example: She sat smack in the middle of the classroom.
Note: This phrase is slightly longer and more commonly used with 'middle.'

Smack talk

Trash talking or boastful talk intended to intimidate or challenge someone.
Example: The players engaged in some friendly smack talk before the game.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to verbal taunting or teasing.

Smack on the wrist

A mild punishment or reprimand.
Example: The punishment was just a smack on the wrist for what he did.
Note: It implies a light or insignificant consequence for an action.

Smackdown

A harsh or decisive defeat, especially in a competition or argument.
Example: The debate turned into a verbal smackdown between the candidates.
Note: In this context, 'smack' implies forcefulness or aggression in the defeat.

Smack your lips

To make a noise by pressing your lips together, often to show enjoyment or anticipation.
Example: She smacked her lips in anticipation of the delicious meal.
Note: The action of 'smacking' lips is associated with sound and pleasure.

Smack of something

To have a suggestion or hint of something, often negative.
Example: Her story smacks of dishonesty.
Note: The use of 'smack' implies a strong suggestion or implication.

Smack everyday (slang) expressions

Smack

In this context, 'smack' means to hit or strike something with force.
Example: I saw him smack the ball out of the park.
Note: The slang term 'smack' retains the core meaning of physically hitting something, but in informal use, it may imply a sense of intensity or emphasis.

On the nose

Means exactly right or precise; accurately on target.
Example: Her guess was right on the nose.
Note: 'On the nose' is a slang term often used for being accurate or correct, while 'smack' is more related to hitting or striking something physically.

Bang on

Means completely accurate or precisely correct.
Example: Your answer was bang on. It's exactly what I was looking for.
Note: 'Bang on' is a British slang term for being exactly right or spot on, similar to 'on the nose,' but with a more informal and slightly emphatic tone.

Direct hit

Refers to a comment or action that affects its target accurately and significantly.
Example: Her comment was a direct hit to his ego.
Note: While 'direct hit' and 'smack' both involve striking something, 'direct hit' suggests accuracy and impact on a target, often used in a metaphorical sense rather than a physical one.

Smack - Examples

The sound of the smack echoed through the room.
He gave her a smack on the cheek.
The boxer delivered a powerful smack to his opponent's jaw.

Smack grammar

Smack - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: smack
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): smack
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): smacks
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): smack
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): smacked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): smacking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): smacks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): smack
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): smack
Syllabification and Stress
smack Contains 1 syllables: smack
Phonetic transcription: ˈsmak
smack , ˈsmak (The red syllable is stressed)

Smack - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
smack: ~ 1400 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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