Slap vs. Smack
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 cinnamonSlapnoun
(countable) The sound of such a blow.
Smacknoun
A slight trace of something; a smattering.
Slapnoun
Makeup; cosmetics.
Smacknoun
(slang) Heroin.
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.
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 foreheadSmackverb
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 herSmackverb
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 misbehavedSmackverb
have an element suggestive (of something);
his speeches smacked of racismSmackverb
have a distinctive or characteristic taste;
This tastes of nutmegSmackverb
kiss lightly
Smackverb
eat noisily by smacking one's lips
Smackadverb
directly;
he ran bang into the poleran slap into her
