smack1
n.
- a sharp blow or slap, typically one given with the palm of the hand.
▸a loud, sharp sound made by or as by such a blow.
- a loud kiss.
v.
- hit with a smack.
- smash, drive, or put forcefully into or on to something.
- part (one's lips) noisily.
- archaic crack (a whip).
adv.
(
Brit. also
smack bang)
informal - in a sudden and violent way.
-
(N. Amer. also smack dab)
exactly; precisely.
Phrase
- a smack in the face
(or eye)
informal a strong rebuff.
Etymology
C16: from MDu. smacken, of imitative origin.
smack2
v.
(
smack of)
- have a flavour or smell of.
- suggest the presence or effects of.
n.
(
a smack of)
a flavour, smell, or suggestion of.
Etymology
OE smæc ‘flavour, smell’, of Gmc origin.
smack3
n.
Brit. a single-masted sailing boat used for coasting or fishing.
Etymology
C17: from Du. smak, of unknown origin.
smack4
Etymology
1940s: prob. an alt. of Yiddish shmek ‘a sniff’.