Background for smacked

smacked

/smækt/

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verb

To get the flavor of.

Examples :

"To get a better idea of the project's scope, I smacked the instructions to understand them fully. "

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verb

To indicate or suggest something; used with of.

Examples :

"Her reckless behavior smacks of pride."

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verb

To have a particular taste; used with of.

Examples :

"The soup I made yesterday smacked of garlic. "

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verb

To slap someone.

Examples :

"The angry mother smacked her son on the bottom for misbehaving in the store. "

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verb

To make a smacking sound.

Examples :

"The toddler smacked his lips after finishing his juice, making a loud, wet sound. "

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verb

To strike a child (usually on the buttocks) as a form of discipline. (US spank)

Examples :

"The father smacked his toddler lightly on the bottom for running into the street. "

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verb

To wetly separate the lips, making a noise, after tasting something or in expectation of a treat.

Examples :

"The little boy smacked his lips, anticipating the delicious ice cream. "

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verb

To kiss with a close compression of the lips, so as to make a sound when they separate.

Examples :

"She smacked a kiss on her grandpa's cheek before running off to school. "

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