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smacking

/ˈsmæk.ɪŋ/

2 entries

noun

B2formalcommon/ˈsmæk.ɪŋ/

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.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее действие по удару по чему-либо открытой ладонью, обычно в качестве наказания или для создания резкого звука.
  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.

    🇷🇺Шлепок

    Synonyms: cloutcuffslapspankthwackwhack

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

verb

B2formalcommon/smæk/

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.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия удара кого-либо или чего-либо с силой, часто открытой ладонью, или для выражения резкого, громкого звука.
  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.

    🇷🇺Ударить с размаху

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Отдавать

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Иметь характерный привкус

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Чмокнуть

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Чавкать

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