Pronunciation: /ˈsmækɪŋ/

Definitions of smacking

verb to hit or slap with great force

Example Sentences

A1 The mother was smacking the child's hand gently to teach him not to touch hot objects.

A2 She was smacking her lips in anticipation of the delicious meal.

B1 The coach was smacking the basketball to demonstrate the proper way to shoot.

B2 The chef was smacking the dough to flatten it before rolling it out.

C1 The judge was smacking his gavel to bring order to the courtroom.

C2 The conductor was smacking his baton against the music stand to keep the orchestra in time.

adjective having a sharp, resounding sound

Example Sentences

A1 The baby was smacking his lips after drinking his milk.

A2 She gave the smacking kiss on his cheek.

B1 The chef prepared a smacking delicious meal for the guests.

B2 The team celebrated their victory with a smacking high-five.

C1 The actress received a smacking round of applause for her performance.

C2 The author's new book received smacking reviews from critics.

Examples of smacking in a Sentence

formal The act of smacking a child as a form of discipline is a controversial topic.

informal I can't believe she was smacking her lips so loudly during the movie.

slang He was smacking on that burger like there was no tomorrow.

figurative The news of the scandal hit him like a smack in the face.

Grammatical Forms of smacking

past tense

smacked

plural

smackings

comparative

more smacking

superlative

most smacking

present tense

smacks

future tense

will smack

perfect tense

have smacked

continuous tense

is smacking

singular

smacking

positive degree

smack

infinitive

to smack

gerund

smacking

participle

smacking

Origin and Evolution of smacking

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'smacking' originated from the Middle English word 'smakken' which means to strike or hit with an open hand.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'smacking' has evolved to also include a sound made by lips when kissing or enjoying food, as well as a disciplinary action of striking a child with an open hand.