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smacking Synonyms & Antonyms

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Smacking as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of smack

2

To get the flavor of.

3

To indicate or suggest something; used with of.

Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.

4

To have a particular taste; used with of.

5

To slap someone.

6

To make a smacking sound.

7

To strike a child (usually on the buttocks) as a form of discipline. (US spank)

8

To wetly separate the lips, making a noise, after tasting something or in expectation of a treat.

9

To kiss with a close compression of the lips, so as to make a sound when they separate.

Smacking as a Noun

1

A series of smacks; the act by which somebody is smacked.

children who received regular smackings

Smacking as an Adjective

1

That resounds with a loud smack or series of smacks.

Smacking in a Sentence

children who received regular smackings

Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.

Word Forms & Grammar

smacking

smacking (plural smackings)

smacking (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Smacking

Quick Facts About Smacking

Part of speechverb, noun, adjective
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of smack
Pluralsmackings