26984 words

smacks

12 definitions • 18 examples
1
to hit someone or something forcefully with the flat inside part of your hand, producing a short, loud noise, especially as a way of punishing a child:

Examples:

I never smack my children.
I'll smack your bottom if you don't behave yourself.
2
to hit something hard against something else:

Examples:

I smacked my head on the corner of the shelf.
She smacked her books down on the table and stormed out of the room.
3
a hit from someone's flat hand as a punishment:

Examples:

You're going to get a smack on the bottom if you don't stop throwing your toys.
4
a hit given with the fist (= closed hand):

Examples:

I gave him a smack on the jaw.
5

Examples:

She slammed her briefcase down on the desk with a smack.
6
a loud kiss:

Examples:

a big smack on the lips
7

Examples:

How long has she been on smack?
8
exactly in a place or a situation:

Examples:

She lives smack in the middle of Shanghai.
US The kids are smack dab in the middle of the fight between their parents.
9

Examples:

I wasn't looking where I was going and walked smack into a lamppost.
10
to hit someone or something forcefully, usually making a loud noise:

Examples:

[ T ] I was afraid she was going to smack me.
[ I ] The car spun around and smacked into a tree.
[ T ] She smacked the ball over the fence.
[ M ] He smacked his hand down on the table to get our attention.
11
directly and with force:

Examples:

He stopped the car so suddenly, the car behind ran smack into him.
12
a forceful hit, usually making a loud noise:

Examples:

The men were keeping the volleyball in the air with sure-handed smacks.

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