Smack Definition

smack
adverb
  1. directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into her"
noun
  1. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
  2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
  3. a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast
  4. street names for heroin
  5. an enthusiastic kiss
  6. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
verb
  1. deliver a hard blow to; "The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved"
  2. have an element suggestive (of something); "his speeches smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism"
  3. have a distinctive or characteristic taste; "This tastes of nutmeg"
  4. kiss lightly
  5. press (the lips) together and open (the lips) noisily, as in eating

"Smack" in song lyrics

See how smack is used in real songs:

  • "All the homies start beggin and talkin smack"
    Afroman — You Ain't My Friend
  • "I reach back, just like that, and go smack"
    A.L.T. — Gangsta Waltz
  • "Then I got to remember, I'm strizzled and sacked and saucy off smack"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Saafir — Hell's Kitchen

Words that rhyme with smack

Usage tips for "smack"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "smack" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for smack to find words that pair well.

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