Meaning of the word smack in English
What does smack mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
smack
US /smæk/
UK /smæk/
Verb
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:
Example:
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I never smack my children.
Noun
1.
a hit from someone's flat hand as a punishment:
Example:
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You're going to get a smack on the bottom if you don't stop throwing your toys.
Adverb
1.
exactly in a place or a situation:
Example:
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She lives smack in the middle of Shanghai.
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