smacks
|smacks|
/smæks/
(smack)
sharp impact
Etymology
'smack' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'smacken,' where 'smacken' meant 'to taste or savor.'
'smacken' transformed into the Middle English word 'smakken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'smack'.
Initially, it meant 'to taste or savor,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to hit' and 'to have a flavor of'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sharp slap or blow, typically with the palm of the hand.
She gave him a smack on the cheek.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Noun 2
a small amount of something, especially a taste or flavor.
There was a smack of cinnamon in the dessert.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Verb 1
to strike or hit something with a sharp sound.
He smacks the table in frustration.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/12 06:01