Background for smacking

smacking

/ˈsmækɪŋ/ /smækɪŋ/

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verb

To get the flavor of.

Examples :

"After finishing my lunch, I was still smacking my lips, trying to get the last bit of the delicious chocolate flavor. "

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verb

To indicate or suggest something; used with of.

Examples :

"Her reckless behavior smacks of pride."

communication language

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verb

To have a particular taste; used with of.

Examples :

"The soup was smacking of garlic, which I really enjoyed. "

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verb

To slap someone.

Examples :

"The angry mother was smacking her child for misbehaving in the store. "

action body human

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verb

To make a smacking sound.

Examples :

"The child was happily smacking his lips after eating the sweet lollipop. "

sound action language

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verb

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

Examples :

"My mother used to smack me when I didn't do my homework. "

family education moral society action

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verb

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

Examples :

"After tasting the delicious chocolate cake, the little boy was happily smacking his lips, wanting more. "

body sound action food sensation human

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verb

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

Examples :

"The children were smacking each other playfully on the cheek. "

body action human sex sound communication

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noun

A series of smacks; the act by which somebody is smacked.

Examples :

"children who received regular smackings"

action sound body