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- [smak]
- /smæk/
- /smæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [smak]
- /smæk/
Definitions of smacks word
- noun smacks heroin. 1
- verb without object smacks to smack the lips. 1
- verb without object smacks to collide, come together, or strike something forcibly. 1
- verb without object smacks to make a sharp sound as of striking against something. 1
- verb with object smacks to strike sharply, especially with the open hand or a flat object. 1
- verb with object smacks to drive or send with a sharp, resounding blow or stroke: to smack a ball over a fence. 1
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Origin of smacks
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; (noun) Middle English smacke, Old English smæc; cognate with Middle Low German smak, German Geschmack taste; (v.) Middle English smacken to perceive by taste, have a (specified) taste, derivative of the noun; compare German schmacken
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Parts of speech for Smacks
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
smacks popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
smacks usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smacks
noun smacks
- aftertastes — Plural form of aftertaste.
- clouts — Plural form of clout.
- cracks — to break without complete separation of parts; become fissured: The plate cracked when I dropped it, but it was still usable.
- dashes — Plural form of dash.
- eyelashes — Plural form of eyelash.
Top questions with smacks
- why does my pee smell like honey smacks?
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