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- [smak-ing]
- /ˈsmæk ɪŋ/
- /smæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [smak-ing]
- /ˈsmæk ɪŋ/
Definitions of smacking word
- adjective smacking smart, brisk, or strong, as a breeze. 1
- adjective smacking Chiefly British Slang. smashing. 1
- noun smacking a sharp, resounding blow, especially with something flat. 1
- noun smacking a smacking of the lips, as in relish or anticipation. 1
- noun smacking a resounding or loud kiss. 1
- verb without object smacking to smack the lips. 1
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Origin of smacking
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; smack2 + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Smacking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smacking popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
smacking usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with smacking
- what causes lip smacking?
- why is my dog smacking his lips?
- what is lip smacking?
See also
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