smacking

A noun referring to the act of striking something with an open hand, typically as a form of punishment or to produce a sharp sound.

• 🌐اسم يدل على فعل الضرب بالكف المفتوحة، وغالبًا ما يكون للتأديب أو لإحداث صوت حاد مسموع.

1. A sharp blow B1 informal

   The act of hitting something or someone with an open hand, producing a sharp sound.

   • He gave the table a loud smacking with his hand.
   • The child received a smacking for misbehaving.
   • She heard the smacking of the ball against the wall.

   🌐صَفْعَة

   المرادفات: cloutcuffslapspankthwackwhack

• smackings plural form
• smackings' possessive plural form
• smacking's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting someone or something with force, often with an open hand, or to express a sharp, loud sound.

• 🌐فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ضرب شخص أو شيء بقوة، غالبًا بكفّ مفتوحة، أو لإحداث صوت حادّ ومرتفع.

1. Strike sharply B1 informal

   To hit someone or something with force, typically using an open hand.

   • She smacked the table in frustration.
   • He smacked the ball out of the park.
   • The child was told not to smack his sister.

   🌐الضرب بقوة

   المرادفات: beltcloutcuffhitslapsockspankstrikethwackwhack

2. Suggest or imply C1 formal

   To have a quality or element that suggests something, often something negative.

   • His comments smack of arrogance.
   • The deal smacks of corruption.
   • Her speech smacked of insincerity.

   🌐يوحي بـ

   المرادفات: evokeimplyindicatesuggest

3. Have a distinctive taste B2 informal

   To have a particular taste or flavor, often one that is strong or noticeable.

   • This wine smacks of oak and vanilla.
   • The soup smacks of garlic and herbs.
   • The dish smacks of exotic spices.

   🌐له طعم مميز

   المرادفات: savortaste

4. Kiss lightly B2 informal

   To kiss someone or something quickly and lightly, often making a soft sound.

   • She smacked him on the cheek before leaving.
   • He smacked his daughter goodnight.
   • They smacked each other on the lips.

   🌐قبلة خفيفة

   المرادفات: busspeck

5. Press lips together noisily B2 informal

   To bring the lips together and then open them with a sharp sound, often while eating or in anticipation.

   • He smacked his lips after tasting the delicious meal.
   • The child smacked his lips while eating the candy.
   • She smacked her lips in anticipation of the dessert.

   🌐مص الشفاه بصوت

• smacked past participle
• smacked past simple
• smacking present participle
• smacks third person singular