Smack up

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verb

To crash, hit, damage or destroy.

He smacked up his car in an accident.
Visual representation of "smack up" - To crash, hit, damage or destroy.

Often appears as...

  • smack up against
  • smack up a car

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Accidental context

Use 'smack up' when talking about accidents or unintentional damage.

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She smacked up her phone when it slipped off the table.
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Severity of damage

'Smack up' implies severe or significant damage, not a light scratch or dent.

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After the hailstorm, the roof was completely smacked up.
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Violent connotation

'Smack up' carries a connotation of violence or force used in the action.

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The waves smacked up the boat onto the shore during the storm.
Visual representation of the word "Smack up"

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