smack

verb
UK: /smæk/
US: /smæk/

  1. To hit someone or something with an open hand or a flat object.

    1. She will smack him if he does that again. [ ] [ ]
    2. The waves smack against the cliffs during the storm, creating a powerful sound. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put something down with force, making a loud noise.

    1. He smack the book on the table angrily. [ ] [ ]
    2. She smack her bag on the counter after a long day, signaling her exhaustion. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

exactly hit slap whack directly bang
smack noun

  1. A sharp, loud sound, like that of something hitting a surface forcefully.

    1. I heard a smack from the other room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The smack of the ruler on the desk silenced the class immediately. [ ] [ ]

  2. A forceful hit with the open hand.

    1. He gave the fly a smack. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the argument, she gave him a playful smack on the arm. [ ] [ ]
smack adverb

  1. Directly; immediately.

    1. The house is smack in the center. [ ] [ ]
    2. His opinion is smack against everything I believe in wholeheartedly. [ ] [ ]
smack intransitive-verb

  1. To have a flavor or smell of something.

    1. This tea smacks of lemon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her behavior smack of desperation; she needs to calm down. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "smack" in English means: To hit someone or something with an open hand or a flat object., To put something down with force, making a loud noise..

The phonetic transcription of "smack" is /smæk/ in British English and /smæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "smack": exactly, hit, slap, whack, directly, bang.

Example usage of "smack": "She will smack him if he does that again.". More examples on the page.