Smack
verb
To hit someone or something with a flat hand or object.
She smacked the mosquito on her arm.
Often appears as...
- she smacked him
- smacked it hard
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Colloquial
adverb
Directly or exactly in a particular place, position, or direction.
Her house is smack in the middle of the city.
Often appears as...
- smack in the middle
- smack on target
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Colloquial
noun
A loud kiss.
She gave her boyfriend a loud smack on the cheek.
Often appears as...
- gave her a smack
- smack on the lips
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Colloquial
noun
A strong flavor or hint of something.
The drink had a smack of mint to it.
Often appears as...
- smack of mint
- smack of garlic
noun
Illegal drug like heroin.
He was caught selling smack on the street.
Often appears as...
- selling smack
- using smack
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Slang, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of small, traditional sailing boat.
We sailed around the bay in a smack.
Often appears as...
- sailing a smack
- smack headed out
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To hit someone or something with a flat hand or object.
She smacked the mosquito on her arm.
Often appears as...
- she smacked him
- smacked it hard
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Directly or exactly in a particular place, position, or direction.
Her house is smack in the middle of the city.
Often appears as...
- smack in the middle
- smack on target
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A loud kiss.
She gave her boyfriend a loud smack on the cheek.
Often appears as...
- gave her a smack
- smack on the lips
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A strong flavor or hint of something.
The drink had a smack of mint to it.
Often appears as...
- smack of mint
- smack of garlic
noun
Illegal drug like heroin.
He was caught selling smack on the street.
Often appears as...
- selling smack
- using smack
Usage tips
Slang, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of small, traditional sailing boat.
We sailed around the bay in a smack.
Often appears as...
- sailing a smack
- smack headed out
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Impact
Used to describe a sharp, usually noisy contact with someone/something.
He smacked the ball with the bat, sending it flying.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Action
Often implies a negative or disciplinary action, although not always serious.
She playfully smacked his arm when he told a joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Noisy Connotation
The action usually makes a noise that is loud enough to be noticed.
The report of the ball being smacked echoed in the gym.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Impact
Used to describe a sharp, usually noisy contact with someone/something.
He smacked the ball with the bat, sending it flying.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Action
Often implies a negative or disciplinary action, although not always serious.
She playfully smacked his arm when he told a joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Noisy Connotation
The action usually makes a noise that is loud enough to be noticed.
The report of the ball being smacked echoed in the gym.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Impact
Used to describe a sharp, usually noisy contact with someone/something.
He smacked the ball with the bat, sending it flying.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Action
Often implies a negative or disciplinary action, although not always serious.
She playfully smacked his arm when he told a joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Noisy Connotation
The action usually makes a noise that is loud enough to be noticed.
The report of the ball being smacked echoed in the gym.
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The power of introverts...
and some people fall smack in the middle of the introvert extrovert spectrum and we call these people ambiverts and I often think that they have the best of all worlds but many of us do recognize ourselves as one type or the other and what I'm saying is that culturally we need a much better balance we mean we need more of a yin and yang between
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Sean Sherman: Why aren't...
like this has been a very common history for a lot of areas around the globe. For the US, which is our focus, because we're right here smack dab in the middle of the United States, it's really important to understand the history because the US did a really good job of smudging its history a little bit. So if you're going through high school,
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Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
potentially could have smacked along the way throughout the evening but of course we didn't see that happen so we can't vouch for it but I do believe he made a hunt or a field hunt should I see it was captured on the dam cam and it's rather endearing he stalks an Impala who's
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Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
they live smack in the middle of a snow lipid habitat they see the footprints of snow leopards they hear the calls in the mating season they see animals killed by snow leopards but they've never seen a snorla in their life and that's what gives them this uh mythical
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Should “blackness”...
is this some kind of joke then a guy sprang up from the backseat and choked me and smashed a gun to the side of my head don't say one word he said sir I put off driving all car while I'm begging in the lab me going every so often I got the gonna smack me upside my
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Adam Grant: What frogs...
At that level, I could not beat more talented divers by outworking them. I was supposed to be doing higher dives, but I was still afraid of heights, and 6am practice was brutal. My mind was awake, but my muscles were still asleep. I did back smacks and belly flops
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The power of introverts...
He said that such a man would be in a lunatic asylum, if he existed at all. And some people fall smack in the middle of the introvert/extrovert spectrum, and we call these people ambiverts. And I often think that they have the best of all worlds.
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
but most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
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Cute Affectionate...
most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
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Mallika Sarabhai: Dance...
It's what made you smack your baby brother, stamp on a cockroach, scratch your mother. It's the feeling that wells up from deep inside,
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The power of introverts...
and some people fall smack in the middle of the introvert extrovert spectrum and we call these people ambiverts and I often think that they have the best of all worlds but many of us do recognize ourselves as one type or the other and what I'm saying is that culturally we need a much better balance we mean we need more of a yin and yang between
Video examples
Sean Sherman: Why aren't...
like this has been a very common history for a lot of areas around the globe. For the US, which is our focus, because we're right here smack dab in the middle of the United States, it's really important to understand the history because the US did a really good job of smudging its history a little bit. So if you're going through high school,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
potentially could have smacked along the way throughout the evening but of course we didn't see that happen so we can't vouch for it but I do believe he made a hunt or a field hunt should I see it was captured on the dam cam and it's rather endearing he stalks an Impala who's
Video examples
Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
they live smack in the middle of a snow lipid habitat they see the footprints of snow leopards they hear the calls in the mating season they see animals killed by snow leopards but they've never seen a snorla in their life and that's what gives them this uh mythical
Video examples
Should “blackness”...
is this some kind of joke then a guy sprang up from the backseat and choked me and smashed a gun to the side of my head don't say one word he said sir I put off driving all car while I'm begging in the lab me going every so often I got the gonna smack me upside my
Video examples
Adam Grant: What frogs...
At that level, I could not beat more talented divers by outworking them. I was supposed to be doing higher dives, but I was still afraid of heights, and 6am practice was brutal. My mind was awake, but my muscles were still asleep. I did back smacks and belly flops
Video examples
The power of introverts...
He said that such a man would be in a lunatic asylum, if he existed at all. And some people fall smack in the middle of the introvert/extrovert spectrum, and we call these people ambiverts. And I often think that they have the best of all worlds.
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
but most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
Video examples
Cute Affectionate...
most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
Video examples
Mallika Sarabhai: Dance...
It's what made you smack your baby brother, stamp on a cockroach, scratch your mother. It's the feeling that wells up from deep inside,
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Marilyn Manson
American Singer
I believe that you are not stuck with a pre-destiny. I believe that there is ways to see all these things that are laid down in front of you and where you belong and to smack yourself in the face when you realize that you've strayed off your path and get back to where your path is.
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Jerry Garcia
American Singer
But hey, when you live in Watts, you need a little smack to get by, you know what I mean? You need something soft and comfortable in your life, 'cause you're not going to get it from what's around you. And society isn't going to give it to you.
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Leandra Medine
American Author
The number one thing I would say to someone who wants to start a business is if you really can't sleep at night and smack the passion out of yourself, then go for it, but if you can live a happy life working for someone else, do that.
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Andrew Strauss
English Athlete
In 50over cricket there are different ways of playing. It's not all about smacking it over the top. It's important someone bats through the innings. That would be one of the options for me.
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Michael Hutchence
Australian Musician
I hate it when people lose it, there's nothing left because they're not interesting, they're boring, I hate it, and especially smack, people on smack are the most boring in the world.
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Francois Hollande
French Statesman
Nicolas Sarkozy said he could see a wave rising. For once he was right. The wave's coming; it's high, its strong, and it's going to smack him in the face.
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Ashlan Gorse Cousteau
American Journalist
Southern women always know how to make you feel welcome, loved and admired, even when we're talkin' smack!
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Jean Baudrillard
French Sociologist
A negative judgment gives you more satisfaction than praise, provided it smacks of jealousy.
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Michael Behe
American Scientist
It is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural.
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Mallory Jansen
Australian Actress
I think every woman in their life wants to give a good face smack.
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Marilyn Manson
American Singer
I believe that you are not stuck with a pre-destiny. I believe that there is ways to see all these things that are laid down in front of you and where you belong and to smack yourself in the face when you realize that you've strayed off your path and get back to where your path is.
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Jerry Garcia
American Singer
But hey, when you live in Watts, you need a little smack to get by, you know what I mean? You need something soft and comfortable in your life, 'cause you're not going to get it from what's around you. And society isn't going to give it to you.
Quote examples
Leandra Medine
American Author
The number one thing I would say to someone who wants to start a business is if you really can't sleep at night and smack the passion out of yourself, then go for it, but if you can live a happy life working for someone else, do that.
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Andrew Strauss
English Athlete
In 50over cricket there are different ways of playing. It's not all about smacking it over the top. It's important someone bats through the innings. That would be one of the options for me.
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Michael Hutchence
Australian Musician
I hate it when people lose it, there's nothing left because they're not interesting, they're boring, I hate it, and especially smack, people on smack are the most boring in the world.
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Francois Hollande
French Statesman
Nicolas Sarkozy said he could see a wave rising. For once he was right. The wave's coming; it's high, its strong, and it's going to smack him in the face.
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Ashlan Gorse Cousteau
American Journalist
Southern women always know how to make you feel welcome, loved and admired, even when we're talkin' smack!
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Jean Baudrillard
French Sociologist
A negative judgment gives you more satisfaction than praise, provided it smacks of jealousy.
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Michael Behe
American Scientist
It is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural.
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Mallory Jansen
Australian Actress
I think every woman in their life wants to give a good face smack.
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