Slap vs. Smack

Slap vs. Smack — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Slap and Smack

Slapnoun

(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

Smacknoun

A distinct flavor, especially if slight.

rice pudding with a smack of cinnamon

Slapnoun

(countable) The sound of such a blow.

Smacknoun

A slight trace of something; a smattering.

Slapnoun

Makeup; cosmetics.

Smacknoun

(slang) Heroin.

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Slapverb

(transitive) To give a slap to.

She slapped him in response to the insult.

Smacknoun

A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a fishing smack.

Slapverb

(transitive) To cause something to strike soundly.

He slapped the reins against the horse's back.

Smacknoun

A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank.

Slapverb

(intransitive) To strike soundly against something.

The rain slapped against the window-panes.

Smacknoun

A loud kiss.

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Slapverb

To be excellent.

Their new single slaps.

Smacknoun

A quick, sharp noise, as of the lips when suddenly separated, or of a whip.

Slapverb

(transitive) To place, to put carelessly.

We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall.

Smackverb

(transitive) To get the flavor of.

Slapverb

To impose a penalty, etc. on (someone).

I was slapped with a parking fine.

Smackverb

(intransitive) To indicate or suggest something; used with of.

Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.

Slapadverb

Exactly, precisely

He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table.

Smackverb

(intransitive) To have a particular taste; used with of.

Slapnoun

a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

Smackverb

To slap someone, or to make a smacking sound.

Slapnoun

the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

Smackverb

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

Slapverb

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand;

The impatient teacher slapped the studenta gunshot slapped him on the forehead

Smackverb

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

Slapadverb

directly;

he ran bang into the poleran slap into her

Smackverb

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

Smackadverb

As if with a smack or slap; smartly; sharply.

Right smack bang in the middle.

Smacknoun

a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

Smacknoun

the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

Smacknoun

a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast

Smacknoun

street names for heroin

Smacknoun

an enthusiastic kiss

Smacknoun

the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

Smackverb

deliver a hard blow to;

The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved

Smackverb

have an element suggestive (of something);

his speeches smacked of racism

Smackverb

have a distinctive or characteristic taste;

This tastes of nutmeg

Smackverb

kiss lightly

Smackverb

eat noisily by smacking one's lips

Smackadverb

directly;

he ran bang into the poleran slap into her