Smack

Pronunciation: /ˈsmæk/

Smack (noun)

  1. a short, loud noise made by hitting something with an open hand.
  2. a strong flavor or taste of something.
  3. a type of small fishing boat with a flat bottom.

Examples

  • The book fell with a smack on the table.
  • I heard a smack as the ball hit the wall.

Common collocations: loud smack, sharp smack, smack of flavor, smack of spice, fishing smack

Smack (verb)

  1. to hit someone or something with an open hand.
  2. to make a loud noise with your lips, like a kiss.

Examples

  • She smacked the mosquito on her arm.
  • He smacked the ball with his hand.

Synonyms of Smack

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Smack

  • — When describing a gentle touch.
  • — When describing the absence of sound.