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smack

UK
/smæk/
US
/smæk/
smack down
smack out

Translations

smacknoun
smacks
pl
UK
/smæk/
US
/smæk/
The child received a smack on the hand for touching the hot stove.
L'enfant a reçu une gifle sur la main pour avoir touché le poêle chaud.
The smack of the ball hitting the bat echoed through the stadium.
Le claquement de la balle contre la batte a résonné dans tout le stade.
pointePour une petite quantité ou une légère trace de goût.
The dish had a smack of garlic that enhanced its flavor.
Le plat avait une pointe d'ail qui en rehaussait la saveur.
héroïneArgot.
The police found several packets of smack hidden in the trunk.
La police a trouvé plusieurs paquets d'héroïne cachés dans le coffre.
bisou sonore
He planted a big smack on her cheek before leaving.
Il lui a fait un gros bisou sonore sur la joue avant de partir.
Additional translations
claqueFamilier ; coup bref donné avec la paume.
soupçonDans le sens figuré d'une légère trace ou indication.
smackTerme maritime ; emprunt technique.
essaimPour un groupe de méduses.
Synonyms
slap
hit
thump
bang
punch
whack
smackverb
smacked
Past Simple
smacked
Past Participle
smacking
Gerund
UK
/smæk/
US
/smæk/
She smacked the mosquito on her arm before it could bite her.
Elle a giflé le moustique sur son bras avant qu'il ne la pique.
claquerPour un bruit sec, notamment avec les lèvres.
He smacked his lips after tasting the delicious dessert.
Il a claqué des lèvres après avoir goûté le délicieux dessert.
The ball smacked against the wall with a loud thud.
La balle a heurté le mur avec un bruit sourd.
semblerDans le sens figuré : laisser transparaître fortement.
The whole scheme smacks of corruption.
Toute cette affaire semble fortement relever de la corruption.
Additional translations
sentirDans le sens figuré : avoir une forte odeur de, rappeler.
embrasser bruyamment
Synonyms
hit
strike
slap
whack
bop
punch
thump
bang
smackinterjection
Onomatopoeic representation of the sharp sound of a slap, blow, or loud kiss.
clac !Onomatopée d'un coup sec.
“Smack!” The notebook hit the table.
« Clac ! » Le carnet a frappé la table.
smackadjective
Used attributively, especially in slang relating to heroin or to a fishing smack.
à l'héroïneArgot ; relatif à l'héroïne.
The police busted a smack house on the east side.
La police a démantelé une maison à l'héroïne dans l'est de la ville.
Additional translations
de type smackTerme maritime.
smackadverb
UK
/smæk/
US
/smæk/
Used chiefly informally to mean ‘directly’ or ‘right’, especially with verbs of motion (e.g., ‘run smack into’).
tout droit
He walked smack into the glass door.
Il est allé tout droit dans la porte vitrée.
Additional translations
directement

Definitions

smacknoun
A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand.
The child received a smack on the hand for touching the hot stove.
A loud, sharp sound made by something striking or being struck.
The smack of the ball hitting the bat echoed through the stadium.
A small amount of something, especially a taste or flavor.
The dish had a smack of garlic that enhanced its flavor.
A fishing boat, especially one used for trawling or coastal fishing.
The old smack returned to the harbor after a long day at sea.
A group of jellyfish.
We spotted a smack of jellyfish while sailing near the coast.
Slang: heroin.
The police found several packets of smack hidden in the trunk.
A loud or noisy kiss.
He planted a big smack on her cheek before leaving.
smackverb
To strike someone or something with a sharp slap or blow, especially with the open hand.
She smacked the mosquito on her arm before it could bite her.
To make a sharp sound with the lips, often as a sign of enjoyment or satisfaction.
He smacked his lips after tasting the delicious dessert.
To hit something with a loud noise.
The ball smacked against the wall with a loud thud.
To carry the flavor, quality, or suggestion of something; to seem to be strongly characteristic of.
The whole scheme smacks of corruption.
To kiss someone loudly or noisily.
She smacked him on the lips as soon as he walked through the door.
smackinterjection
Used to represent the sharp noise of a slap, blow, or loud kiss.
“Smack!” The notebook hit the table.
smackadjective
Relating to or involving heroin (slang).
The police busted a smack house on the east side.
Of or relating to a traditional fishing boat known as a smack.
The smack crew set sail before dawn.
smackadverb
Directly; straight; right (used with a preposition or verb of motion).
He walked smack into the glass door.
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