verb
- hits someone or something with the palm of the hand
- makes a sharp sound by pressing the lips together and opening them quickly
- suggests or has traces of something
noun
- sharp blows with the palm of the hand
- sharp sounds made by the lips
- small sailing boats
Usage: nautical
Examples
- She smacks the table when she’s angry.
- He smacks his lips when he tastes something delicious.
- This whole situation smacks of corruption.
- The child received several smacks on the hand.
- I heard loud smacks from the kitchen.
- The harbor was full of fishing smacks.
- The teacher smacks the board to get attention.
- Her behavior smacks of jealousy.