smacker

noun

ˈsma-kər How to pronounce smacker (audio)
Definition of smackernext
slang
as in dollar
a U.S. currency bill representing 100 cents tipped fifteen smackers for the excellent service

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Recent Examples of smacker One container is a treasure trove of prawns, steamed mussels and a trio of fish; a second carton contains the broth, a smooth lip-smacker coaxed from tomatoes, wine and what tastes like a sea of fish bones. — Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
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  1. dollar
  2. buck
Noun
  • Republican Assemblymember David Tangipa argues California has already spent billions of dollars addressing an issue that's simply getting worse.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That distinction may help explain why higher Treasury yields have recently coexisted with less convincing dollar strength.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dollar
Noun
  • As fans exited the Stadium, lurking entrepreneurs offered a hundred dollars for the figurines; today, sellers ask for as much as a thousand bucks on eBay.
    — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • E-commerce professionals shared their top tips for getting the most bang for your buck out of TikTok Shop, one of the newest and hottest online sales platforms for small brands.
    — John Schroyer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of buck

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“Smacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smacker. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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