Complete Definition of "smack"

English

Pronunciation
IPA|/smæk/
:rhymes|æk

Noun
en-noun

  1. A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade.
  2. slang heroin.
  3. A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank.
  4. A distinct flavour.
  5. A slight trace of something; a smattering.

#*1883: w:Robert Louis Stevenson|Robert Louis Stevenson, w:Treasure Island|Treasure Island
#*: He was not sailorly, and yet he had a smack of the sea about him too.

  1. A loud kiss.

Verb
en-verb

  1. To slap someone, or to make a smacking sound.
  2. To indicate or suggest something.

#:Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.

Adverb
en-adj|-

  1. As if with a smack or slap

#:Right smack bang in the middle.

Category:Dutch derivations
category:Recreational drugs

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