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smacking

UK
/ˈsmæk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmæk.ɪŋ/
smacking down
smacking out

Translations

smackingnoun
smackings
pl
claquement de lèvresAu sens du bruit ou du mouvement des lèvres; souvent en signe de plaisir ou d'anticipation.
The smacking of lips could be heard as the delicious meal was served.
Le claquement de lèvres s'entendait tandis que le délicieux repas était servi.
claqueCoup donné à plat de main; registre courant.
The child received a smacking for misbehaving at school.
L'enfant a reçu une claque pour s'être mal comporté à l'école.
Synonyms
bang
slap
hit
strike
thump
smackingadjective
more smacking
Comp.
most smacking
Super.
UK
/ˈsmækɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmækɪŋ/
claquantSe dit d'un bruit rappelant une claque ou un coup sec.
The smacking sound of the waves against the rocks was rhythmic and soothing.
Le son claquant des vagues contre les rochers était rythmé et apaisant.
prononcéPour un goût ou une saveur nettement marqués.
The dish had a smacking flavor that lingered on the palate.
Le plat avait une saveur prononcée qui persistait en bouche.
Synonyms
slapping
striking
hitting
popping
thwacking
smackverb

smacking

Gerund

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
whack
bop
punch
thump
bang
hit
strike
slap

Definitions

smackingnoun
A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the open hand.
The child received a smacking for misbehaving at school.
The act of making a loud noise with the lips, often as a sign of enjoyment or anticipation.
The smacking of lips could be heard as the delicious meal was served.
smackingadjective
Having a taste or flavor that is strong or distinctive.
The dish had a smacking flavor that lingered on the palate.
Resembling or suggestive of a slap or hit.
The smacking sound of the waves against the rocks was rhythmic and soothing.
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.
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