smack

smack
smack1
noun
1》 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.
2》 a loud kiss.
verb
1》 hit with a smack.
2》 smash, drive, or put forcefully into or on to something.
3》 part (one's lips) noisily.
4》 archaic crack (a whip).
adverb (Brit. also smack bang) informal
1》 in a sudden and violent way.
2》 (N. Amer. also smack dab) exactly; precisely.
Phrases
a smack in the face (or eye) informal a strong rebuff.
Origin
C16: from MDu. smacken, of imitative origin.
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smack2
verb (smack of)
1》 have a flavour or smell of.
2》 suggest the presence or effects of.
noun (a smack of) a flavour, smell, or suggestion of.
Origin
OE smæc 'flavour, smell', of Gmc origin.
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smack3
noun Brit. a single-masted sailing boat used for coasting or fishing.
Origin
C17: from Du. smak, of unknown ultimate origin.
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smack4
noun informal heroin.
Origin
1940s: prob. an alt. of Yiddish shmek 'a sniff'.

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