Pronunciation: /smæk/
noun a sharp blow or slap
A1 I heard a loud smack as the door closed.
A2 She gave him a playful smack on the arm.
B1 The smack of the ball hitting the bat echoed through the stadium.
B2 He felt a sharp smack on his cheek from the cold wind.
C1 The smack of the waves against the shore was soothing.
C2 The smack of the whip against the ground signaled the start of the race.
verb to hit or slap with force
A1 The baby accidentally smacked his hand on the table.
A2 She smacked the mosquito that was buzzing around her head.
B1 The teacher smacked the ruler on the desk to get the students' attention.
B2 He smacked the tennis ball with such force that it flew over the fence.
C1 The boxer delivered a powerful smack to his opponent's jaw.
C2 She smacked her lips in anticipation of the delicious meal.
adverb used to emphasize the force or sharpness of an action or feeling
A1 She smacked the ball with her hand.
A2 He smacked his lips after tasting the delicious dessert.
B1 The teacher smacked the ruler on the desk to get the students' attention.
B2 The chef smacked the dough on the counter to knead it properly.
C1 The boxer smacked his opponent with a powerful punch.
C2 The waves smacked against the shore, creating a soothing sound.
formal The teacher said that any student caught using inappropriate language would receive a smack on the hand.
informal I told my friend to stop talking smack about me behind my back.
slang She smacked her lips after tasting the delicious dessert.
figurative The reality of the situation smacked her in the face when she realized she had been lied to.
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