smack of
verb
smacked of; smacking of; smacks of
: to seem to contain or involve (something unpleasant)
That suggestion smacks of hypocrisy.
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Even if Fuqua had made the movie like a gritty documentary, just the entrance of Bubbles the chimp would smack of camp.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Her discography, which dates back to 2011, is crammed with unfrilly, relatable details that smack of being broke and twentysomething, like looking for a place to pee, or admitting her preferred coffee brand is still Chock full o’Nuts.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
The entire process smacked of the typical backroom political deal.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Even if a person’s behavior smacked of espionage, the officer’s only recourse was to provide a free ride and a Slurpee.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Her discography, which dates back to 2011, is crammed with unfrilly, relatable details that smack of being broke and twentysomething, like looking for a place to pee, or admitting her preferred coffee brand is still Chock full o’Nuts.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
The entire process smacked of the typical backroom political deal.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Even if a person’s behavior smacked of espionage, the officer’s only recourse was to provide a free ride and a Slurpee.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Smack of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smack%20of. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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