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noun (1)

ˈsmak How to pronounce smack (audio)
Definition of smacknext
as in splash
a very small amount add just a smack of vanilla to the whipped cream and the dessert will be perfect

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smack

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noun (2)

as in slap
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument the cook gave him a smack on the wrist when he tried to sneak an early taste of the sauce

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smack

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verb

as in to slap
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner he smacked the punching bag one final time before heading to the showers

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Recent Examples of smack
Noun
Then the others, perhaps hearing the now-familiar smack, smack, slurp of group tonsil hockey, followed suit. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 9 June 2026 The neighborhood/area Park Hyatt is smack dab in the center of District 1, steps from the Saigon Opera House. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
Heavy raindrops flew sideways, smacking against the hood of my rain jacket and creating a nearly deafening white noise. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Almost two years ago, China’s east coast was smacked by one of the strongest storms in decades, which temporarily halted container operations at both Shanghai and Ningbo ports. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for smack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smack
  1. splash
  2. slap
  3. hit
  4. shred
  5. blow
  6. knock
  7. sprinkling
  8. thump
Noun
  • Designed to feel more like island residential living, all accommodations include a kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private outdoor space set against a palette of deep earth tones and splashes of aqua blue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes of the trade deadline by acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, a move designed to strengthen an offense that has struggled for consistency during stretches of the 2026 season.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • After the leap and slap, Yan stood straight up with his feet together and lifted both arms over his head.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Mitchell is a slap-hitting outfielder who doesn’t chase or whiff much but has no power and puts the ball on the ground a lot.
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of slap
Verb
  • Musk pointed to each of the three business lines as part of the pillars of the company that will fuel what would have to be 10x growth in three or four years to hit his $1 trillion revenue projection.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, Alvarez’s chances to hit a home run will get a pick-me-up from playing at home.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • How to Grate Zucchini Once grated, the one large zucchini for this recipe should come out to about 1 ¾ cups of shreds.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
  • To get on Fauci’s good side was to earn his confidence, his respect, and the benefits of his network of resources; to land on his bad side was to be carved into shreds inside his office, the worst of his rampages audible through the closed door.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • The injury to Tunsil, 32, is a major blow to the Commanders’ hopes of a bounce-back season in 2026.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Rodri's move to Barcelona is a significant blow for Madrid, who have struggled for midfield control since Kroos and Modric departed, and have been trophyless while Barcelona dominated domestically.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • Once two cottages, now knocked into one, it has been charmingly dressed up by interior designer Laura Stephens.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The officer was knocked unconscious and rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of knock
Noun
  • Lollapalooza attendees were met with on-and-off sprinkling all day but about 45 minutes into the Smashing Pumpkins' set, a consistent enough rainfall led fans to pull on ponchos, with some even leaving early.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Navy cat-eye polish sparkles under 3D seashell ridges and a sprinkling of pearls.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • Ramirez was Miami’s primary catcher as a rookie last season and can add some thump to Miami’s lineup, but his work defensively remains underwhelming.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Adding more thump around those three is Dana Brown’s foremost goal before Monday’s trade deadline.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of thump

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