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.

deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, mit der flachen Hand auf etwas zu schlagen, meist als Strafe oder um ein klatschendes Geräusch zu erzeugen.ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по удару по чему-либо открытой ладонью, обычно в качестве наказания или для создания резкого звука.esSustantivo que denota la acción de golpear algo o a alguien con la palma de la mano abierta, generalmente como castigo o para producir un sonido seco y repentino.frNom désignant l'action de frapper quelque chose ou quelqu'un avec la paume ouverte, généralement comme punition ou pour produire un bruit sec.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de bater em algo ou alguém com a palma da mão aberta, geralmente como castigo ou para produzir um som seco.zh名词，指用手掌拍打某人或某物的动作，通常作为惩罚，也可指发出响亮拍打声的行为。arاسم 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.

   deKlapsruШлепокesgolpe con la mano abiertafrGifleptTapazh拍打arصَفْعَة

   Synonyme: 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.

deVerb, das einen kräftigen Schlag bezeichnet, oft mit der flachen Hand, oder ein scharfes, lautes Geräusch beschreibt.ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия удара кого-либо или чего-либо с силой, часто открытой ладонью, или для выражения резкого, громкого звука.esVerbo que denota el acto de golpear a alguien o algo con fuerza, a menudo con la palma de la mano abierta, o que se usa para expresar un sonido seco y fuerte.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec force, souvent avec la paume de la main, ou pour exprimer un bruit sec et fort.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de bater em alguém ou algo com força, frequentemente com a mão aberta, ou para expressar um som seco e alto. Também pode significar beijar de forma ruidosa ou bater de leve e rápido.zh动词，表示用手掌或某物用力击打某人或某物，也可表示发出响亮、清脆的声音。arفعل 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.

   deMit der offenen Hand schlagenruУдарить с размахуesGolpear bruscamentefrFrapper violemmentptDar uma palmadazh用力拍打arالضرب بقوة

   Synonyme: 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.

   deNach etwas riechenruОтдаватьesoler a, sugerirfrsentir, évoquerptIndicarzh带有…意味arيوحي بـ

   Synonyme: 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.

   deEinen bestimmten Geschmack habenruИметь характерный привкусesSaber afravoir un goût prononcéptTer um sabor característicozh带有某种味道arله طعم مميز

   Synonyme: 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.

   deKüsschen gebenruЧмокнутьesBesar ligeramentefrEmbrasser légèrementptBeijar levementezh轻吻arقبلة خفيفة

   Synonyme: 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.

   deSchmatzenruЧавкатьeschascar los labiosfrFaire claquer ses lèvresptChupar os lábioszh咂嘴arمص الشفاه بصوت

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